and thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest The nature of Christian prophecyis here plainly shewn. See note on 1 Corinthians 14:1. -And thus" is omitted by most modern editors.

that God is in you of a truth Literally, that God is really in you (or among you). This description of the effect of prophecy upon the unbeliever is in no way contrary to the assertion in 1 Corinthians 14:22. Therethe Apostle is speaking of a sign to attract the attention of the unbeliever; herehis attention is already attracted. He has come to the Christian assembly, and is listening to the words spoken there in the name of Jesus Christ. Unless his conscience is -seared with a hot iron" there will be no further need of signs to induce him to give his attention to what is spoken.

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