1 Corinthians 14:2 cpdv — For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks myst…

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"For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries."

— 1 Corinthians 14:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy.

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For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.

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But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

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Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.

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Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification.

1 Corinthians 14:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:2 say?
1 Corinthians 14:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:2 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 14:2.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:2 in?
1 Corinthians 14:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 14:2?
1 Corinthians 14:2 reads (CPDV): “For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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