Mark 16:17 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)17 And these [miraculous] signs will attend [the conversion of] those who believe. [Note: This refers to the supernatural miracles performed by the apostles and their associates during the apostolic age. See verse 20 and Acts 2:43]. In my name [i.e., by my authority], they will drive out evil spirits; they will speak in languages [supernaturally]; Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 And these attesting signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages; Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 These signs will be associated with those who believe: they will throw out demons in my name. They will speak in new languages. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 Now these signs will accompany those who believe. In my name, they shall cast out demons. They will speak in new languages. Ver Capítulo |
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
For the person who speaks in a language [supernaturally] does not speak to people, but to God, for no one can understand him [i.e., unless there is an interpreter or it is the person’s native language]; he speaks [previously] unrevealed truths under the influence of the Holy Spirit [or “in his spirit”]. [Note: For a correct understanding of this chapter, it must be kept in mind that Paul is addressing a misuse of the gift of speaking in languages supernaturally. The Corinthians were doing this in the wrong way and for the wrong purpose].