1 Corinthians 14:30-33 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:30

Verse 30 30.But if anything be revealed to another. Here is another advantage — that whenever there will be occasion, the way will also be open to them. (866) Hence they have no longer any occasion to complain, that the Spirit is bound, or that his mouth is shut. For all have opportunity and liberty allowed them of speaking, when there is occasion for it, provided only no one unseasonably intrudes — having it in view to please himself, rather than to serve some useful purpose. Now he requires... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:31

Verse 31 31.You can all, one by one. In the first place, when he says all, he does not include believers universally, but only those that were endowed with this gift. Farther, he does not mean that all ought to have equally their turn, but that, according as it might be for the advantage of the people, each one should come forward to speak either more frequently or more seldom. (868) “No one will remain always unemployed; but an opportunity of speaking will present itself, sometimes to one and... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:32

Verse 32 32.And the spirits of the Prophets. This, too, is one of the reasons, why it is necessary for them to take turns — because it will sometimes happen that, in the doctrine of one Prophet, the others may find something to reprove. “It is not reasonable,” says he, “that any one should be beyond the sphere of scrutiny. In this way it will sometimes come to a person’s turn to speak, who was among the audience and was sitting silent.” This passage has been misunderstood by some, as if Paul... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:33

Verse 33 33.For God is not of confusion. (873) We must understand the word Author, or some term of that kind. (874) Here we have a most valuable statement, by which we are taught, that we do not serve God unless in the event of our being lovers of peace, and eager to promote it. Whenever, therefore, there is a disposition to quarrel, there, it is certain, God does not reign. And how easy it is to say this! How very generally all have it in their mouths! Yet, in the meantime, the most of persons... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Grace and gifts. "Follow after charity," etc. There are many separate verses in this chapter implying or suggesting thoughts capable of being wrought out into sermonic sketches, but my purpose now is to take a homiletical glance at the whole. The following general propositions will bring all the parts into a logical connection:— I. THE GRACE OF CHARITY IS SUPERIOR TO ALL ENDOWMENTS . I say "charity," for I prefer the word to the word "love," which the New Version... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:23-32

How a spectator would regard the tongues; the gracious effects of prophesying; interpretation or silence. Suppose that the whole Church were to assemble in one place (argues the apostle), and all "speak with tongues;" the unchecked energy pouring itself forth in many and discordant volumes, each speaker borne away on the mighty tide of his own transport; no one considerate of another; the car scarcely cognizant of the sound issuing from the lips, the eye insensible to the impression made... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Rules to check disorderly self-assertion in Christian assemblies. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Decency and order in the Church. I. REFLECT UPON WHAT THE CHURCH IS . 1. It is the "Church of the living God" ( 1 Timothy 3:15 ). In its worship it worships the Eternal. It is the depository of his truth. It is the "temple of God" ( 1 Corinthians 3:16 ). 2. It is the Church of Christ. "My Church" ( Matthew 16:18 ). It 3. The abiding place of the Holy Ghost. ( 1 Corinthians 3:16 .) 4. The great instrumentality for the conversion of the ungodly. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:29-33

Paul's idea of the Christian Church in assembly. "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge," etc. From these words we may infer that Paul considered— I. That the Christian Church in assembly, on the SAME OCCASION , MIGHT HAVE SEVERAL SPEAKERS TO ADDRESS THEM . "Let the prophets [or, 'teachers'] speak two or three." "For ye may all prophesy one by one." If this be so: 1. Should Christian teaching be regarded as a profession? It is so now: men... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:30

Let the first hold his peace. It would be easy enough to judge whether the revelation vouchsafed to his neighbour was more pressing and important than his own address. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:30

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:31

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:32

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:33

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:23-32

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:29-33

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:30

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