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Tongues as the Initial Sign

Distinguish the repeated reception sign in Acts from the public gift in Corinthians.

11 minutes6 key stepsIntermediate
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Acts 2:1–4

All speak at Pentecost

Every person filled speaks with other tongues.

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Acts 2:33

Seen and heard

Peter calls the outpouring observable.

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Acts 10:44–46

The identifying sign

The Gentiles' reception is recognized because they speak with tongues.

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Acts 11:15–17

The same gift as at the beginning

Peter compares the Gentile experience directly to Pentecost.

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Acts 19:6

The pattern appears again

The Ephesian disciples speak with tongues when the Spirit comes.

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1 Corinthians 12:30

The public gift is distributed

Paul's question concerns ministry in the assembled body.

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