Mark 16:17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; New, because strange to the natural man, because acquired not by nature, but by grace. As the world of old was divided by the confusion of tongues, so by the renewing of our nature, and by the oneness of our speech, shall all be united into one people, having one heart and one seal. This new tongue must be given as the special gift of God to His children, for the tongue can no man tame of himself. This new tongue we have if — (1) in the midst of adversity we refrain from murmuring, and are able to submit truly to the will of God, rendering Him thanks even in the midst of our sufferings; (2) we can make full and unreserved confession of our sins to God, without seeking to excuse ourselves in His sight; (3) we restrain ourselves from the censure of others, and use our tongue for the edification of our brethren. (W. Denton, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; |
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