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'''Speaking in tongues''', or glossolalia, is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early [[Christians]].
'''Speaking in tongues''', or '''glossolalia''', is a gift described and explained in Acts 2:1-47 with respect to early Christians.
In this phenomenon, a person is able to speak in a language that he normally does not know.
In this phenomenon, a person is able to speak in a language that he normally does not know.
In Mark 16:17 [[Jesus Christ]] states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him.
In Mark 16:17 Christ states that it will be one of the signs marking those who believe in Him.
Additional Scriptual references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46.
Additional Scriptual references can be found in Acts 19:6 and Acts 10:46.
In 1 Cor 12:10 [[Saint Paul]] also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit.
In 1 Cor 12:10 [[Saint Paul]] also mentions the experience as one of the gifts of the Spirit.
In today's Christianity, it is common in the [[Charismatic movement]]
[[Category:Gifts of the Spirit]]
[[Category:Gifts of the Spirit]]