Corinthians 14:15. Why would Paul pray in the spirit Paul allowed the Holy Spirit to communicate words that he didn’t know. In the same way, when people are at a loss of words to pray, those who have the gift of tongues can pray in tongues, and the Holy Spirit will intercede with groans that words cannot express See Romans 8:26 (New International Version). Perhaps the Holy Spirit also intercedes for those who do not speak in tongues with groans that words cannot express Christians each have different gifts, and many Christians do not speak in tongues. See 1 Corinthians 12:30. Paul urged people to seek the greater gifts—particularly the gift of prophecy, and especially to love each other.