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Popular Bible Verses about Tongues

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Acts 2:4

Bible Rank: 106
All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. NIV
And they were all filled (diffused throughout their souls) with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other (different, foreign) languages (tongues), as the Spirit kept giving them clear and loud expression [in each tongue in appropriate words]. AMP
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. KJV

Mark 16:17

Bible Rank: 361
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues NIV
And these attesting signs will accompany those who believe: in My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages; AMP
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; KJV

1 Corinthians 13:1

Bible Rank: 400
If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. NIV
IF I [can] speak in the tongues of men and [even] of angels, but have not love (that reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion such as is inspired by God's love for and in us), I am only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. AMP
Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. KJV

Revelation 7:9

Bible Rank: 514
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. NIV
After this I looked and a vast host appeared which no one could count, [gathered out] of every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages. These stood before the throne and before the Lamb; they were attired in white robes, with palm branches in their hands. AMP
After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; KJV

1 Corinthians 13:8

Bible Rank: 1,813
Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. NIV
Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end]. As for prophecy (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose), it will be fulfilled and pass away; as for tongues, they will be destroyed and cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away [it will lose its value and be superseded by truth]. AMP
Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. KJV

James 1:26

Bible Rank: 1,961
Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. NIV
If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religious service is worthless (futile, barren). AMP
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. KJV

Acts 2:3

Bible Rank: 2,061
They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. NIV
And there appeared to them tongues resembling fire, which were separated and distributed and which settled on each one of them. AMP
And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. KJV

1 Corinthians 12:28

Bible Rank: 2,243
And God has placed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing, of helping, of guidance, and of different kinds of tongues. NIV
So God has appointed some in the church [for His own use]: first apostles (special messengers); second prophets (inspired preachers and expounders); third teachers; then wonder-workers; then those with ability to heal the sick; helpers; administrators; [speakers in] different (unknown) tongues. AMP
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. KJV

Proverbs 11:12

Bible Rank: 2,761
Those who have no sense deride their neighbors, but those who have understanding hold their tongues. NIV
He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent. AMP
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. KJV

Acts 19:6

Bible Rank: 3,211
When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied. NIV
And as Paul laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke in [foreign, unknown] tongues (languages) and prophesied. AMP
And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. KJV

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