Paul placed his hands on them. The special gifts the Spirit gives were only transmitted in this way [through an apostle, or with an apostle present]. Paul lays his hands on them (compare Acts 8:17; Romans 1:11.) They spoke in strange tongues. Languages sound strange to one who does not understand them. This gift: (1) God understood (1 Corinthians 14:2); (2) helped only the speaker (1 Corinthians 14:4); (3) had to be explained to benefit others (1 Corinthians 14:5-27). All Christians have the Spirit living in them (Romans 8:9); but not all Christians received the special gifts the Spirit gives (1 Corinthians 12:4-7).

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