2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak topeople but to God. Indeed, no one understands them;they utter mysteries by the Spirit - P22
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for theirstrengthening, encouraging and comfort. - P22
Paul encourages the Corinthians
to excel in gifts that build up the church. - P23
While speaking in tongues isgood, prophecy is better because it edifies everyone in the church. - P24
There is no moment or event greater
than collectively hearing God‘s voice through His Word. - P24
Many of the Corinthian believers seem to elevate the gift of tongues be-cause of its overt supernatural quality, which in turn makes the speakersvery popular and more tempted to show off their ability. - P24
Drawing fromthe sphere of music and
linguistics, Paul argues that intelligibility
is far more valuable than the mere
utterance of sounds. - P24
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