1Cor 14:21 | MHM | STEP | On Spiritual Gifts In this passage, Paul continues to explain why speaking in tongues without interpretation is not helpful in church assemblies. He discusses its purpose and warns against misusing it. Paul emphasizes that spiritual gifts should be used for the benefit of others and to honor God, not for showing off or causing confusion. v. 21 : Paul says, “In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, says the Lord ” (1 Corinthians 14:21; Isaiah 28:11 ). He reminds them that speaking in other languages was sometimes a sign of God’s judgment, not His blessing. In the Old Testament, God sent foreign nations to teach Israel a lesson because they refused to listen to Him. Paul warns the Corinthians not to desire something that could represent divine displeasure. Speaking in tongues without interpretation does not help others and could be like the Old Testament warnings

‏ 1 Corinthians 14:21

On Spiritual Gifts

In this passage, Paul continues to explain why speaking in tongues without interpretation is not helpful in church assemblies. He discusses its purpose and warns against misusing it. Paul emphasizes that spiritual gifts should be used for the benefit of others and to honor God, not for showing off or causing confusion.

v. 21: Paul says, “In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, says the Lord”(1 Corinthians 14:21; Isaiah 28:11 ^a). He reminds them that speaking in other languages was sometimes a sign of God’s judgment, not His blessing. In the Old Testament, God sent foreign nations to teach Israel a lesson because they refused to listen to Him. Paul warns the Corinthians not to desire something that could represent divine displeasure. Speaking in tongues without interpretation does not help others and could be like the Old Testament warnings—a sign of being spiritually abandoned.