Hey Dave,
clearly not in the verses quoted.
Also, how does your pov define:
1 Cor 14:4 4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself,
or
1 Cor 14:
What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will singwith the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.
Hey Always.
The verse that you quoted is not a command, or a positive teaching as many read into it these days. Rather, it's a statement of fact that is a 'what not to do' when contrasted with the 'what to do'.. That's why it is contrasted with a "but", when comparing prophecy with tongues. Prophecy is preferred. That doesn't carry the idea of new revelation, btw.
Edification is the goal. That's clear. It's a very simple thing being said here. Some things got lost in the translation, but the gist of it is still clear.
1 Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
Now, which one passes the test, "A" or "B"?
A) 2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.
B) 3 *But* he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.
Again, which one, A or B?
A) 4a He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself,
B) 4b *but* he who prophesies edifies the church.
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful. (What not to do)
15 What is the conclusion then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will also pray with the understanding. I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding. (what to do). the whole book goes like that.
The primary purpose of languages....
20-22 Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in understanding be mature. In the law it is written: "With men of other tongues and other lips I will speak to this people; And yet, for all that, they will not hear Me," says the Lord. Therefore tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers but for those who believe.
Everything being taught by Paul back then to the church of Corinth is to keep the the sign gift Biblical while the sign is still applicable and operating in the church. When the sign is no longer needed, then the secondary benefits go with it. Prophesy is all we need today. That's not revelatory these days. Speaking before is not speaking of time, rather, it's means speaking before men. Proclaiming Biblical truth. The Word of God.
37-40 If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. Let all things be done decently and in order.
A.D. 70. That to which the sign pointed happened. The Gentiles are grafted in. It's just foreign languages. It was Babel being reversed.
We can go over the rest of the chapter if you like.
Dave
