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1 Corinthians 14:17

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:17

Theological / Devotional

Well. Or, “rightly.” Lest it be thought that one who praises God in prayer or song through the special gift of tongues does not approach God acceptably, Paul says definitely that such worship is good and right. Although it does not edify the church, it edifies the one who thus praises (see v. 4).

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