11 If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.
1 Corinthians 14:11
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Psalms 38:12–14
12 Those who seek my life lay snares; those who wish me harm speak destruction, plotting deceit all day long. 13 But like a deaf man, I do not hear; and like a mute man, I do not open my mouth. 14 I am like a man who cannot hear, whose mouth offers no reply.
2 Esdras 4:9–11
9 Nevertheless now I have only asked you about the fire, wind, and the day, things which you have experienced, and from which you can’t be separated, and yet you have given me no answer about them. ” (WEB) 10 He said moreover to me, “You can’t understand your own things… (WEB) 11 … (WEB)
Luke 22:67–69
67 “If You are the Christ, tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you, you will not believe. 68 And if I ask you a question, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”
Odes of Solomon 26:11–13
11 Who is able to interpret the wonders of the Lord? (ODE) 12 For he who could interpret would be dissolved and would become that which is interpreted. (ODE) 13 For it suffices to know and to rest: for in rest the singers stand, (ODE)
2 Esdras 10:34–36
34 Then I said, “Speak on, my Lord; only don’t forsake me, lest I die before my time. (WEB) 35 For I have seen what I didn’t know, and hear what I don’t know. (WEB) 36 Or is my sense deceived, or my soul in a dream? (WEB)
Job 19:14–16
14 My kinsmen have failed me, and my friends have forgotten me. 15 My guests and maidservants count me as a stranger; I am a foreigner in their sight. 16 I call for my servant, but he does not answer, though I implore him with my own mouth.
Job 16:3–5
3 Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? 4 I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you. 5 But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation…
1 Corinthians 14:37–39
37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. 38 But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored. 39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
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