1 Corinthians 14:22 — tongues are a sign for unbelievers only when interpreted; the apparent contradiction explained

Mike resolves the apparent contradiction by emphasizing the condition of interpretation. Tongues are a sign for unbelievers when interpreted (the unbeliever hears wonderful works of God in their native language). Without interpretation, unbelievers think speakers are mad. He notes the passage distinguishes unbelievers from the uninformed/ungifted (NASB), uninformed (NKJV), or outsiders (ESV) — the latter being believers unfamiliar with tongues, which proves not every believer speaks in tongues. He criticizes uninterpreted tongues services as doing exactly what Paul warned against.