1 Corinthians 14:40 - Exposition

Let all things. The "but" of the original should not be omitted. It is a final caution against the abuse of the permission accorded in the last clause. Decently ; that is, "with decorum." Thus Milton uses the term—

''... and held

Before his decent steps a silver wand."

In Romans 13:13 and 1 Thessalonians 4:12 it is translated "honestly," i.e. honourably. In order. Time, proportion, regulation, self suppression, are as necessary in worship as in "the music of men's lives."