1 Corinthians 14:24-25 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Conversion prepared for. I. CONVERSION EFFECTED BY MEANS . 1. The door of the sanctuary should be an open one ( 1 Corinthians 14:23 ). Restrictions and hindrances to attendance should be swept away. Non churchgoers are often such through the action of churchgoers. 2. Means should constantly be employed in the sanctuary. The gospel should be preached. The presence of "unbelievers" should constantly be borne in mind, and of those altogether "unlearned" in the truth. Casual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24

All prophesy. If one after another speak the word of spiritual exhortation. He is convinced of all, he is judged of all; literally, he is being convicted by all, he is being examined by all; in other words, each address is calculated to awaken conviction in him and to search his heart. Thus the address of St. Peter pierced the consciences of his hearers, when the glossolaly even of Pentecost produced no effect beyond that of irreverent wonder ( Acts 2:37 ). It is easy to see that the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24

Preaching to unbelievers. Previously the apostle had shown that the proper sphere of the Christian prophet was the teaching of the Church, so that its members might be edified, exhorted , and comforted. Now he intimates that this is not the only influence exerted by Christian prophesying; it has its power also on the "unbeliever" and the "unlearned." In the early Church the claims of worship were met by attendance on the temple and synagogue services, and the Christian meetings were,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24-25

The conviction of the unbeliever. In estimating the gifts of intelligent prophecy on the one hand, and the gifts of tongues on the other, the apostle tests their respective value by their practical utility. It could not be denied that one great end of the existence of the Christian Church was, as it still is, the instruction of the ignorant and the reformation of the sinful. It is clear that at Corinth, and at other places where Christian communities existed in the first age, there was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:25

The secrets of his heart. "The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,.., and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" ( Hebrews 4:12 ). Falling down on his face. An Oriental. mode of showing humility and deep conviction ( Isaiah 45:14 ; 1 Samuel 19:24 ). It does not furnish the shadow of an excuse for the encouragement of catalepsy by the mechanical excitement of revivalism. That God is in you of a truth. St. Paul is probably... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all prophesy - See the note at 1 Corinthians 14:1. If all, in proper order and time, shall utter the truths of religion in a language intelligible to all.Or one unlearned - One unacquainted with the nature of Christianity, or the truths of the gospel.He is convinced of all - He will be convinced by all that speak. He will understand what is said; he will see its truth and force, and be will be satisfied of the truth of Christianity. The word here rendered “convinced” (ἐλέγχετἀι... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:25

And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest - Made manifest to himself in a surprising and remarkable manner. He shall be led to see the “real” designs and motives of his heart. His conscience would be awakened; he would recall his former course of life; he would see that it was evil; and the present state of his heart would be made known to himself. It is possible that he would “suppose that the speaker was aiming directly at him, and “revealing” his feelings to others; for such an... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

1 Corinthians 14:23-25. Yet sometimes prophecy is of more use even to unbelievers than speaking with tongues. For instance: if the whole church be come together On some extraordinary occasion; (it is probable in so large a city they ordinarily met in several places;) and all That are endowed with such a gift; speak with tongues One in one language, and another in another; and there come in those that are unlearned Persons ignorant of those languages; men of learning might possibly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

The gift of tongues (14:1-25)In the light of his teaching on the variety of spiritual gifts and the importance of love, Paul now considers the problem that had arisen in the Corinthian church concerning tongues. The gift is allowable, but prophecy is preferable. This is because those who speak in tongues speak to God, not to their fellow worshippers, and therefore are of spiritual help only to themselves (unless someone interprets for them). Prophets, however, speak to all and so build up the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:23-32

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:23-25

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

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