What does the bible says about speak in tongues?

What does the bible says about speak in tongues?

1 Corinthians 14:5
I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

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Much that is written in the Bible about this gift is written by Paul to the Corinthian church.
Paul attempted to help them understand its purpose: “There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-10.

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It seems that many churches and denominations have different opinions on the gift of speaking in tongues. If you are looking to study and understand speaking in tongues, the only place to go for truth is God’s Word. Trusted Bible commentaries can help you gain more insight as well. The Holy Spirit is the one who gives us gifts and we are all given different gifts that will benefit the Kingdom of God and help others come into a saving relationship with Jesus. Let’s take a look at some Bible verses about the gift of speaking in tongues.