1Cor 14:21-25 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 1Cor 14:21-25: 14:21-25 Paul used this quotation from Isa 28:11-12 to show that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers . However, in 1 Cor 14:23-25 , Paul argues that even unbelievers are more likely to be convicted by a word of prophecy than by speaking in tongues. His point is that, in public worship, the gift of prophecy is of greater usefulness than the gift of tongues.

a14:21-25►

bIsa 28:11-12►

c1 Cor 14:23-25►

eIsa 45:14►

‏ 1 Corinthians 14:21-25

Summary for 1Cor 14:21-25: 14:21-25 ^a Paul used this quotation from Isa 28:11-12 ^b to show that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. However, in 1 Cor 14:23-25 ^c, Paul argues that even unbelievers are more likely to be convicted by a word of prophecy than by speaking in tongues. His point is that, in public worship, the gift of prophecy is of greater usefulness than the gift of tongues.
14:25 ^d “God is truly here among you.” Paul is alluding to Isa 45:14 ^e.