1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

How is it then? 'What then is the true rule as to the use of gifts?' Compare , the same Greek.

Hath - ready beforehand.

A psalm - inspired by the Spirit, as that of Mary; Zechariah, Simeon, and Anna, (Luke 1:1; Luke 2:1.)

A doctrine - to set forth to the congregation.

A tongue ... a revelation - answering to "prophecy." 'Aleph (') A B A Delta f g transpose the order - "revelation ... tongue;" "interpretation" properly following "tongue" ().

Let all things be done unto edifying - the general rule: an answer to the question at the beginning of this Let all things be done unto edifying - the general rule: an answer to the question at the beginning of this verse. Each ought to obey the ordinances of his church, not adverse to Scripture. (See Article, XXXIV, 'Church of England Prayer Book.')