Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may
interpret. (I Corinthians 14:13)FOR FURTHER STUDY:
- Study I Corinthians 14 for further guidelines on using the gift of interpretation of
tongues. - What should be the results when tongues are interpreted? See I Corinthians 14:5
- What is to happen if no interpreter is present? See I Corinthians 14:28.
- Who interprets the tongues? See I Corinthians 14:13 and 27.
- On what occasions does the gift of tongues not require interpretation? See Acts 2:4-8;
10:44-48;19:6.
THE PATTERN OF EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
This chapter concludes the study of the various spiritual gifts. The divisions made for purposes
of study were:
- Special gifts - Speaking gifts
- Serving gifts - Sign gifts
The following chart shows how each of these divisions fit together in the church to form a
pattern of effective ministry: