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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

1 COR. 14In this the third chapter of Paul's writings specifically related to tongue speaking and other spiritual gifts, the full thrust of his purpose is revealed. It is the conviction of this writer that nothing in the history of the church has been any more misunderstood than this chapter. One can only be amazed at the near-universal acceptance of the idea that what those Corinthians were doing was actually CAUSED by the Holy Spirit! This is viewed as totally wrong with regard to all of the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.Speaketh not unto men ... This refers to the true gift of tongues as manifested in Corinth and has the information that it was PRIVATELY utilized. Any other, besides the possessor, was never to hear it done. God of course could hear.No man understandeth ... This probably means that, even if another heard it, he would not be able to understand it; and it appears... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

1 Corinthians 14:1. Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, &c.— Or, pursue, &c. St. Paul,in this chapter, concludes his answer to the Corinthians concerning spiritual men and their gifts; and having told them that those were most to be preferred which tended most to edification, and particularly shewn that prophesy was to be preferred to tongues, he gave them directions for the decent, orderly, and profitable exercise of their gifts in their assemblies. The word διωκετε,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

1 Corinthians 14:2. For he that speaketh, &c.— "He that speaks in a tongue unknown in the auditory which he addresses, speaks in effect not to men, but to God; and as God alone knows the truth and importance of what he says, it is all lost on the audience, though he speaks in the Spirit the most sublime mysteries." Dr. Whitby thinks that the gifts of languages and prophesy were always to be found in the same person, but that the first was permanent, the other transient; yet surely it isvery... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

1. Follow after charity—as your first and chief aim, seeing that it is "the greatest" (1 Corinthians 13:13). and desire—Translate, "Yet (as a secondary aim) desire zealously (see on 1 Corinthians 13:13- :) spiritual gifts." but rather—"but chiefly that ye may prophesy" (speak and exhort under inspiration) (Proverbs 29:18; Acts 13:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:20), whether as to future events, that is, strict prophecy, or explaining obscure parts of Scripture, especially the prophetical Scriptures or... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

2. speaketh . . . unto God—who alone understands all languages. no man understandeth—generally speaking; the few who have the gift of interpreting tongues are the exception. in the spirit—as opposed to "the understanding" ( :-). mysteries—unintelligible to the hearers, exciting their wonder, rather than instructing them. Corinth, being a mart resorted to by merchants from Asia, Africa, and Europe, would give scope amidst its mixed population for the exercise of the gift of tongues; but its... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1

This verse sums up what Paul had just written about love, and it resumes the thought in 1 Corinthians 12:31 by restating that exhortation. In contrast to some of the milder advice he gave in this epistle, Paul urged his readers strongly to follow the way of love. This imperative advances the thought by urging the readers to seek the gift of prophesying in particular. This indicates that, while spiritual gifts are sovereignly bestowed, God does not necessarily grant them all at conversion. One... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

The superiority of prophecy to tongues 14:1-5The apostle began this discussion of tongues by comparing it to the gift of prophecy that the Corinthians also appreciated (cf. 1 Corinthians 12:10; 1 Corinthians 12:28; 1 Corinthians 13:8). He urged the Corinthians to value prophecy above tongues because it can edify and lead to conversion since it involves intelligible "inspired" speech. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

4. The need for intelligibility 14:1-25"Paul had discussed the gift of the Spirit, the gifts of the Spirit, and the graces of the Spirit; and now he concluded this section by explaining the government of the Spirit in the public worship services of the church. Apparently there was a tendency for some of the Corinthians to lose control of themselves as they exercised their gifts, and Paul had to remind them of the fundamental principles that ought to govern the public meetings of the church.... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:2

Glossolalia (speaking in tongues) by itself is not edifying to other people, but prophecy is. This statement again raises a question about what speaking in tongues involved.On the day of Pentecost people spoke in tongues and other people who knew the languages spoken received edification because they heard of God’s mighty deeds in their native languages (Acts 2:1-11). Interpreters were unnecessary on that occasion (cf. Acts 10:46; Acts 19:6). Evidently what was taking place in the Corinthian... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:2

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