1 Corinthians 14:25 - Exposition

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 thinking both of Isaiah 45:14 and Zechariah 8:23 , where similar phrases are used.

"Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway,

And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray."

(Goldsmith.)