Prophecy and Tongues. 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. Scripture truth, plainly and duly taught, has a wonderful power to awaken the conscience and touch the heart.26-33 Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. This drew attention, more than the plain interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the purposes of Christian charity less; it would not equally do good to the souls of men. (Q) 7 Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? What cannot be understood, never can edify. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. came the word of God out from you? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (14) For if I pray in an unknown tongue. They are a sign of judgment, as the unknown tongues of the Assyrians were in Isaiah’s day. (BF) 38 But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.[h]. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14 - NIV: Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 1 Corinthians 14 . It was the teaching phase Paul stressed here, indicating that teaching was a much more desirable activity than tongue-speaking. Every true follower of Christ will rather desire to do good to others, than to get a name for learning or fine speaking.15-25 There can be no assent to prayers that are not understood. Right, so love is the most important thing, but if you're going to use your spiritual gifts, use them wisely. 38 But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. Paul used "tongues" and "languages" interchangeably in this passage (cf. All religious services should be so performed in Christian assemblies, that all may join in, and profit by them. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 15 So what shall I do? Even fervent, spiritual affection must be governed by the exercise of the understanding, else men will disgrace the truths they profess to promote.6-14 Even an apostle could not edify, unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? This is proving himself the servant of Christ. Every ability or possession is valuable in proportion to its usefulness. 1 Corinthians 14 Messages from God. Language plain and easy to be understood, is the most proper for public worship, and other religious exercises. 1 Corinthians 14 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. Corinthians 1 Corinthians: Chapter 14. 14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God. Or are you the only people it has reached? (AB), 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. All rights reserved worldwide. When that gift was exercised, everyone in the room benefited from it (1 Corinthians 14:18–19). In a few manuscripts these verses come after verse 40. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35 is an Interpolation [19] As noted, verses 34-35 sit uncomfortably within 1 Corinthians 14, both grammatically and hermeneutically. 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? Tongues are a sign for unbelievers, while prophesying is for believers (20-22) 2. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 1 Corinthians 14:16 The Greek word for inquirer is a technical term for someone not fully initiated into a religion; also in verses 23 and 24. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. This drew attention, more than the plain interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the purposes of Christian charity less; it would not equally do good to the souls of men. Previous Next . 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. (AD) In regard to evil be infants,(AE) but in your thinking be adults. 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Corinthians 14 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. 8 Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle? 31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Dt 27:15-26; 1Ch 16:36; Ne 8:6; Ps 106:48; Rev 5:14; 7:12, 1Co 3:11; Eph 4:14; Heb 5:12, 13; 1Pe 2:2, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Quest Study Bible, Comfort Print: The Only Q and A Study Bible. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue Or in another language ; also in verses 4, 13, 14, 19, 26 and 27 does not speak to people but to God. No advantage can be reaped from the most excellent discourses, if delivered in language such as the hearers cannot speak or understand. 2 For w one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 1 Corinthians chapter 14 KJV (King James Version) 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 1 Corinthians 14. 1 Corinthians 14:2; 1 Corinthians 14:10-11; 1 Corinthians 14:13, et al.). Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. (AU) 33 For God is not a God of disorder(AV) but of peace(AW)—as in all the congregations(AX) of the Lord’s people. 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 4 1 Corinthians 14 Intelligibility in Worship 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. Bible / Our Library / Bible Commentaries / Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) / 1 Corinthians / 1 Corinthians 14; Share Tweet. 2 If someone speaks in a different language, he is speaking only to God. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 14:37-38 37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment. 29 Two or three prophets(AS) should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. (AR) 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. They can never be benefitted by such teaching. 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other … There seems to be a contradiction between 1 Corinthians 14:22 and 1 Corinthians 14:23-25. ii. * [14:6–12] Sound, in order to be useful, must be intelligible. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. For the one who speaks in an unknown language is not speaking to men, but to God; for no one understands him.And indeed, what he speaks in his spirit is a mystery. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,(T) try to excel in those that build up(U) the church. 6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation(O) or knowledge(P) or prophecy or word of instruction? 1 Corinthians 14 (King James Version) 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? ÷1 CORINTHIANS 14:37-38. As to prophesying, two or three only should speak at one meeting, and this one after the other, not all at once. Let all things be done unto edifying. On the other hand, the one who prophesies is speaking to men for edification and encouragement and comfort. 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. for ye shall speak into the air. (D) 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a](E) does not speak to people but to God. That cannot answer the end of speaking, which has no meaning; in this case, speaker and hearers are barbarians to each other. 1 Corinthiens 14:1 Interlinéaire • 1 Corinthiens 14:1 Multilingue • 1 Corintios 14:1 Espagnol • 1 Corinthiens 14:1 Français • 1 Korinther 14:1 Allemand • 1 Corinthiens 14:1 Chinois • 1 Corinthians 14:1 Anglais • Bible Apps • Bible Hub Version Louis Segond 1910 La Bible David … 13 For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. You will just be speaking into the air. 23 So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and inquirers or unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your mind? 11 If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and the speaker is a foreigner to me. 19 But in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.(AC). The gift of prophecy, on the other hand, involved revelation from God to an individual for the purpose of communicating that message to the church. 1. 39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager(BG) to prophesy,(BH) and do not forbid speaking in tongues. This principle is illustrated by a series of analogies from music (1 Cor 14:7–8) and from ordinary human speech (1 Cor 14:10–11); it is applied to the case at hand in 1 Cor 14:9, 12. 1 Corinthians Chapter 14; Study Guide. 14 Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy. Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.. 2. 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people, but to God; for no one [] understands, but [] in his spirit he speaks mysteries. The Spirit of Christ can never contradict itself; and if their revelations are against those of the apostle, they do not come from the same Spirit. 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