1 Corinthians 14:40 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Let all things be done decently and in order - Let all things be done in an “appropriate” and “becoming” manner; “decorously,” as becomes the worship of God. Let all be done in “order, regularly;” without confusion, discord, tumult. The word used here (κατὰ τάξιν kata taxin) is properly a military term, and denotes the order and regularity with which an army is drawn up. This is a general rule, which was to guide them. It was simple, and easily applied. There might be a thousand questions... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:39-40

1 Corinthians 14:39-40. Wherefore, brethren To conclude this long discourse, and sum up the whole in a few words; covet to prophesy To discourse about divine things in a way that will edify others; and yet forbid not Those who are willing to do it under such regulations as have now been advanced; to speak with tongues For it is a noble endowment, which I would encourage none to slight or neglect: only take care that all things In your religious assemblies; be done decently and in... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Order and upbuilding (14:26-40)At the meetings of the Corinthian church, the Christians came prepared to take part in the service in a variety of ways. The guiding rule was that everything was to be spiritually helpful (26). But confusion arose because several spoke in different tongues at the same time, often with no interpreter. Paul says that if no interpreter is present, they must keep quiet. Even if an interpreter is present, they must speak in turn, and then no more than two or three... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 14:40

decently . Greek. euschemonos. Elsewhere (Romans 13:13 . 1 Thessalonians 4:12 ) translated honestly. Compare 1 Corinthians 7:35 ; 1 Corinthians 12:24 . in = according to. Greek. kata. App-104 . order . Greek. ta xis. Elsewhere, Luke 1:8 . Colossians 2:5 .Hebrews 5:6 , Hebrews 5:10 ; Hebrews 6:20 ; Hebrews 7:11 , Hebrews 7:17 , Hebrews 7:21 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

1 Corinthians 14:40. Let all things be done decently— "Especially remember this great comprehensive rule, to be applied to a thousand varieties which may arise, Let all things be done decently, and according to order; let all be conducted in a regular manner, to prevent such disturbances, disputes, and scandals for the future, as have already arisen in your society, and will proceed to greater evils, if you do not immediately set about reforming them." Inferences.—How weak and poor a thing is... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

40. Let, c.—The oldest manuscripts read, "But let," &c. This verse is connected with 1 Corinthians 14:39, "But (while desiring prophecy, and not forbidding tongues) let all things be done decently." "Church government is the best security for Christian liberty" [J. NEWTON]. (Compare 1 Corinthians 14:23 1 Corinthians 14:26-33). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

5. The need for order 14:26-40The Corinthians’ public worship practices not only failed to be edifying and convicting, but they also involved disorderly conduct. Paul proceeded to deal with this additional need to help his readers value these qualities over the pseudo spirituality that they associated with glossolalia. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:36-40

Concluding confrontation 14:36-40Paul concluded his answer to the Corinthians’ question concerning spiritual gifts (chs. 12-14) and his teaching on tongues (ch. 14) with a strong call to cooperation. He zeroed in on their individualism (1 Corinthians 14:36; cf. 1 Corinthians 14:33) and confronted them on the issue of who indeed was spiritual (1 Corinthians 14:37). As a prophet of old he warned anyone who disagreed with his instructions (1 Corinthians 14:38) and finally summarized his argument... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:40

The foundational principles that should underlie what takes place in church meetings are these. Christians should do everything in a decent and orderly manner, everything should be edifying (1 Corinthians 14:26), and a spirit of peace should prevail (1 Corinthians 14:33).This chapter on speaking in tongues is extremely relevant because of current interest in the charismatic gifts of the Spirit. If believers followed the teaching in this chapter alone, even in charismatic churches, there would... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

(e) Spiritual Gifts(iii) The Gift of Tongues subordinate to ProphecyThe Apostle in this chapter deals with the abuse of the gift of tongues which characterised the Corinthians, and declares that it is inferior to the gift of prophecy, though valuable enough in itself if kept in proper control. Speaking with tongues is a phenomenon we meet with in the NT. only here and in the Acts of the Apostles. The gift as recorded in Acts 2 seems to have been the power to speak in foreign languages. We are... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 14:39-40

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:36-40

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 14:40

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

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