1 Corinthians 14:22-24

Expanded Bible

²² So ·the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages [or ecstatic utterance; ^Ltongues] is a sign for unbelievers, not for believers [^Ctongues served as a warning of judgment and a call to repentance; see Acts 2:4, 21, 38–40]. And prophecy is for believers, not for unbelievers. ²³ Suppose the whole church meets together and everyone speaks in ·different languages [^Ltongues]. If some people come in who ·do not understand [or are inquirers/seekers; v. 16] or are unbelievers, they will say you are ·crazy [insane; ^Cunintelligible tongues sound like babbling]. ²⁴ But suppose everyone is prophesying and unbelievers or ·those who does not understand [or inquirers/seekers] come in. If everyone is prophesying, ·their sin will be shown to them [^Lthey will be convicted by all], and they will be judged by ·all that they hear [^Lall].