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1 Corinthians 14:26-33

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

26. How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 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. 28. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29. Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 30. If [any thing] be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 31. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 32. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 33. For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

1 Corinthians 14:26-33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:26

Theological / Devotional

How is it? That is, What then is the inference to be drawn from what has been said? What then is to be done?

Every one. Paul does not mean that every individual possessed all the various gifts here listed, but that all the gifts would be in the church at the same time, distributed among the various members according to the wisdom and will of God (see ch. 12:6-11).

Hath a psalm. That is, has the ability to utter one of the sacred songs found in the book of Psalms in an unusual manner. Or, a believer may be inspired to compose a song of praise and desire to sing it in the meeting (cf. Ex. 15:20, 21; Judges 5:1; Luke 2:25-32).

Doctrine. Or, “teaching” (see on v. 6).

Revelation. This probably is a reference to that which is revealed to one who has the gift of prophecy. It is a communication from God for the benefit of the congregation.

Interpretation. See on chs. 12:10; 14:5.

Edifying. Compare vs. 3-5. See on v. 12.

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