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Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Approach to Worship (11:2-14:40). We now move on to a section which deals with the Christian approach to worship in the light of the particular problems of the Corinthian church. Chapter 11 covers the question of the covering or uncovering of the head in praying and prophesying, and its significance, followed by problems arising at the Christian love feasts and the Lord's Table, including the divisions caused by those problems. Note that it is all about problems arising from un-Christian... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35

'Let the women keep silence in the churches, for it is not permitted to them to speak. But let them be in subjection, as also says the law. And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.' That women were allowed to prophesy we know from chapter 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. Whether they could do so in the church we are not told, but it would seem likely that that was one of the main reasons why she had to wear a... 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 14:34

This rule must be restrained to ordinary prophesyings; for certainly, if the Spirit of prophecy came upon a woman in the church, she might speak. Anna, who was a prophetess, in the temple gave thanks to the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem, Luke 2:38; and I cannot tell how Philip’s daughters prophesied, if they did not speak in the presence of many, Acts 21:9. The reason that is given why women should keep silence, is, because they are commanded to be... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:35

This must be understood of speaking to the congregation, for the instructing them, or speaking in the congregation to the minister, or any of the people, for her own instruction, for the woman might, doubtless, say Amen to the public prayers, and also sing with the congregation to the honour and glory of God. But for her to speak in an ordinary course of prophecy to instruct people, or to call aloud to the minister, or any members in the assembly of the church, to be satisfied in any thing... 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

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