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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:27-28

'If any man speaks in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church, and let him speak to himself, and to God.' So if a man does come with a tongue, it should be by two, or at the most three, and should be 'in turn'. And even then it must be interpreted. And if no interpreter is present then the person should 'keep silence'. He should rather speak quietly and privately to himself and... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1 Corinthians 14:26-Matthew : . Paul now lays down the rules. At present at their assemblies all are eager to speak in one way or another. But the edification of the Church is to be the governing principle. Two may speak in tongues, three at most and in succession; an interpretation must be given; if no one of them has this gift, the gift of tongues must be restricted to inward utterance, it must not be vocally exercised. Two or three prophets may speak, while the others practise the gift of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:27

Concerning the use of their gift of tongues, he directeth three things: 1. That every one that had it should not be ambitious to show it at all times, but two or three at most at a time. 2. That they should do it by course, not together, confusedly. 3. Not without one to interpret, that people might understand. For though these were extraordinary gifts, flowing from a more than ordinary influence of the Spirit of God, yet they were abiding habits, not coming upon them at some certain times, by... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

CRITICAL NOTES1 Corinthians 14:1. Follow after.—Taking up the thought of a “way,” 1 Corinthians 12:31; as this whole verse resumes the theme of 12, after the digression or episode of 13 “Pursue” love; righteousness (Romans 9:30, etc.; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; cf. Philippians 3:14); peace with all men (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Romans 14:19); good (1 Thessalonians 5:15); hospitality (Romans 12:13). “We pursue love by watching against and resisting everything contrary to it, by prayer... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

So Paul exhorts,Follow after love and desire spiritual ( 1 Corinthians 14:1 ),But rather, that you may prophecy. We were told to covet earnestly the best gifts. Now, again, he is saying the same thing,desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaks not unto men, but unto God: for no man understands him; howbeit in the spirit he speaks mysteries [or divine secrets] ( 1 Corinthians 14:1-2 ).So, an interesting verse here. If you are... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

What is the subject of this chapter? Does it refer to the constant manner in which worship was conducted in the primitive churches; or does it refer to the manner in which men possessed of secondary gifts, edified the church during the absence of their superior ministers? Dr. Hammond in one place inclines to this opinion. Has it not also a regard to the way in which the body edified itself in love, during their agapæ or love-feasts, when they might all prophesy one by one. 1 Corinthians 14:1 .... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1 Corinthians 14:26-40How is it then, bretheren?when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm,… a doctrine. Christian worshipI. What it includes.1. Singing.2. Teaching.3. Prayer.II. What its objects.1. Mutual edification.2. Instruction.3. Comfort.III. What it requires.1. Order.2. Attention.3. Peace.4. Propriety.IV. What its spirit.1. Humility.2. Submission to God’s Word.3. Desire.4. Reverence. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Five chords to the harpThis morning, in our coming together, we have this... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:27

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. Ver. 27. Or at the most by three ] Lest the hearers be tired out. Our infirmity will not suffer any long intention, either of body or mind. Long services can hardly maintain their vigour, as in tall bodies the spirits are diffused. Erasmus hath observed that Origen never preached above an hour, often but half an hour: Consultius iudicabat crebro docere, quam... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Corinthians 14:27

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 12:10 - divers 1 Corinthians 14:13 - pray read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 1 Corinthians 14:27

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.By two or three at most — Let not above two or three speak at one meeting.And that by course — That is, one after another.And let one interpret — Either himself, 1 Corinthians 14:13; or, if he have not the gift, some other, into the vulgar tongue. It seems, the gift of tongues was an instantaneous knowledge of a tongue till then unknown, which he that received it could... read more