1 Corinthians 14:2

New American Bible - revised edition

For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to human beings but to God, for no one listens; he utters mysteries in spirit.

Cross References

Genesis 11:7

Come, let us go down and there confuse their language, so that no one will understand the speech of another.

Genesis 42:23

They did not know, of course, that Joseph understood what they said, since he spoke with them through an interpreter.

2 Kings 18:26

Then Eliakim, son of Hilkiah, and Shebnah and Joah said to the commander: “Please speak to your servants in Aramaic; we understand it. Do not speak to us in the language of Judah within earshot of the people who are on the wall.”

Psalm 78:2

I will open my mouth in a parable, unfold the puzzling events of the past.

Matthew 13:11

He said to them in reply, “Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted.

Mark 16:17

These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages.

Mark 4:11

He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables,

Acts 10:46

for they could hear them speaking in tongues and glorifying God. Then Peter responded,

Acts 19:6

And when Paul laid [his] hands on them, the holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.

Acts 22:9

My companions saw the light but did not hear the voice of the one who spoke to me.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who can strengthen you, according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret for long ages

1 Corinthians 12:10

to another mighty deeds; to another prophecy; to another discernment of spirits; to another varieties of tongues; to another interpretation of tongues.

1 Corinthians 12:28

Some people God has designated in the church to be, first, apostles; second, prophets; third, teachers; then, mighty deeds; then, gifts of healing, assistance, administration, and varieties of tongues.

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a clashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have the gift of prophecy and comprehend all mysteries and all knowledge; if I have all faith so as to move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 14:16

Otherwise, if you pronounce a blessing [with] the spirit, how shall one who holds the place of the uninstructed say the “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

1 Corinthians 14:26

So what is to be done, brothers? When you assemble, one has a psalm, another an instruction, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything should be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 15:51

Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed,

1 Corinthians 2:10

this God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God.

1 Corinthians 2:7

Rather, we speak God’s wisdom, mysterious, hidden, which God predetermined before the ages for our glory,

Ephesians 6:19

and also for me, that speech may be given me to open my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel

Deuteronomy 28:49

The Lord will raise up against you a nation from afar, from the end of the earth, that swoops down like an eagle, a nation whose language you do not understand,

Colossians 2:2

that their hearts may be encouraged as they are brought together in love, to have all the richness of fully assured understanding, for the knowledge of the mystery of God, Christ,

1 Timothy 3:16

Undeniably great is the mystery of devotion, Who was manifested in the flesh, vindicated in the spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed to the Gentiles, believed in throughout the world, taken up in glory.

1 Timothy 3:9

holding fast to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

Revelation 10:7

At the time when you hear the seventh angel blow his trumpet, the mysterious plan of God shall be fulfilled, as he promised to his servants the prophets.”