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Verse 23. _WILL THEY NOT SAY THAT YE ARE MAD?_] So they well might,
finding a whole assembly of people talking languages which those who
had most need of instruction could not understand....
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BE COME TOGETHER INTO ONE PLACE - For public worship.
AND ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES - All speak with a variety of unknown
tongues; all speak foreign languages. The idea is, that the church
would usually...
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4. PROPHECY AND SPEAKING WITH A TONGUE.
CHAPTER 14
_ 1. Prophecy the better gift. (1 Corinthians 14:1 .)_
2. Intelligibility demanded. (1 Corinthians 14:14 .)
3. Practical instructions for the publ...
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Such over-valuing of tongues reveals an infantile intelligence (a
sharp thrust for a church so rich in intellectuals); only in malice is
it proper to be babes. Scripture announces that the Lord will s...
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THE FALSE AND THE TRUE WORSHIP (1 Corinthians 14:1-19)...
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Brothers, don't be childish in your judgment. True, you must be
innocent babes as far as evil goes, but in your judgments you must be
mature men. In the law it stands written, "With people of a foreig...
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INTO ONE PLACE. See Acts 2:1.
UNBELIEVERS. Greek. _apistos,_ as in verses: 1 Corinthians 14:22; 1
Corinthians 14:24.
MAD. Greek. _mainomai._ See...
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_If therefore the whole church be come together into one place_
ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό. The usual word for the place of assembly, as
in ch. 1 Corinthians 11:20; Acts 2:1. However well calculated the gift
of tong...
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1 Corinthians 14:1-25. THE SUPERIORITY OF THE GIFT OF PROPHECY OVER
THAT OF TONGUES...
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ἘΠῚ ΤῸ ΑΥ̓ΤΌ. The usual word for the place of assembly,
as in ch. 1 Corinthians 11:20; Acts 2:1. However well calculated the
gift of tongues might be to arrest and compel attention when used
properly,...
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_TONGUES MIGHT BRING REPROACH - 1 CORINTHIANS 14:20-25:_ Paul said the
brethren at Corinth were acting like children when it came to the
matter of spiritual gifts. They had shown malice toward each ot...
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APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS
_Rules For Using Spiritual Gifts_ (20-40)
_Text_
1 Corinthians 14:20-40. Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in
malice be ye babes, but in mind be men. 21 In the law it is wr...
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BUTLER'S COMMENTS
SECTION 2
Proving by Tongues (1 Corinthians 14:13-25)
13 Therefore, he who speaks in a tongue should pray for the power to
interpret. 14For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays b...
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If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and
all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or
unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
WHOLE ... A...
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11 The time came when the apostle admonished and taught in order that
he should present every man _ mature _ in Christ (Col_1:28). Epaphras
struggled in prayers that they should stand mature and compl...
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ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES] Not necessarily all at once, but one after
another, leaving space for nothing else. UNLEARNED] cp. 1 Corinthians
14:16 any one not understanding this gift....
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_(e) Spiritual Gifts
(iii) The Gift of Tongues subordinate to Prophecy_
The Apostle in this chapter deals with the abuse of the gift of
tongues which characterised the Corinthians, and declares that i...
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SERVANTS OF CHRIST
1 CORINTHIANS
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 14
*PROPHECY AND TONGUES 14:1-40
1. THE EFFECT OF *PROPHECY 14:1-5
V1 Follow the way of love. You should be eager to have the gifts of
th...
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IF THEREFORE. — Intended, as tongues were, for a “sign,” they
cease to be thus useful if not properly employed. The report of the
strange utterances which take place in the assembled Church may lead
s...
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CHAPTER 20
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PUBLIC WORSHIP
Is the first twenty-five verses of this chapter Paul gives his
estimate of the comparative value of the two chief spiritual gifts:
speaking with tongues...
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§ 47. THE STRANGE TONGUES AN OCCASION OF UNBELIEF. The Ap. has
striven to wean the Cor [2122] from their childish admiration of the
Tongues by showing how unedifying they are in comparison with
Prophe...
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shows the disastrous impression which the exercise of the Tongues,
carried to its full extent, must make upon men outside a result that
follows (οὖν) from the aforesaid intention of the gift (1
Corint...
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UNDERSTANDING PROMOTES EDIFYING
1 Corinthians 14:13
The Apostle here gives two practical directions, in order to restore
the rule of the understanding above the babble of incoherent sounds,
which wa...
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The apostle now submitted certain gifts to the test of love.
Prophesying is desirable because it edifies others. Then as to
Tongues. It was a gift that enabled men to speak to God, perhaps in
prayer,...
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Tongues, A Sign to Unbelievers
Paul appealed to the members of Christ's family at Corinth to quit
being like children desiring the prettiest gift. Instead, he wanted
them to be like men using good ju...
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(11) If therefore the whole church be come together into one place,
and all speak with tongues, and there come in [those that are] (s)
unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
(11...
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“If therefore the whole Church be come together into one place, and
all speak in tongues, and there come in novices, or unbelievers, will
they not say that ye are mad?”
This is the first case: an ass...
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(23) If therefore the whole church be come together into one place,
and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are
unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? (24) But...
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As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle
give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle
speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
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23._If therefore the whole Church come together _As they did not see
their fault, in consequence of having their minds pre-occupied with a
foolish and depraved desire, he tells them that they will be...
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Two Verses in this Chapter 14 demand a little attention (1 Corinthians
14:1-2 the 3rd and the 6th (1 Corinthians 14:3; 1 Corinthians 14:6).
Verse 3 ...
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IF THEREFORE THE WHOLE CHURCH,.... The whole congregation of believers
incorporated together in a Gospel church state, consisting of its
officers and private members; the church at Corinth is particul...
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If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all
speak with tongues, and there come in _those that are_ unlearned, or
unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?
Ver. 23. _W...
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Yet sometimes prophecy is of more use even to unbelievers than
speaking with tongues. For instance: _if the whole church be come
together_ On some extraordinary occasion; (it is probable in so large
a...
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ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES; in foreign languages only.
YE ARE MAD; appear deranged to him who does not understand you....
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IF, THEREFORE, THE WHOLE CHURCH BE COME TOGETHER INTO ONE PLACE, AND
ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES, AND THERE COME IN THOSE THAT ARE UNLEARNED, OR
UNBELIEVERS, WILL THEY NOT SAY THAT YE ARE MAD?...
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Strange tongues may become dangerous:...
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Chapter 12 has shown the placing of every gift in its own place in the
body by the Spirit of God. Chapter 13 insists on love as the pervading
influence for unity and peace in the functioning of the bo...
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IF THEREFORE THE WHOLE CHURCH BE ASSEMBLED TOGETHER AND ALL SPEAK WITH
TONGUES, AND THERE COME IN MEN UNLEARNED OR UNBELIEVING, WILL THEY NOT
SAY THAT YE ARE MAD?
'whole church...all speak with tong...
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15-25 There can be no assent to prayers that are not understood. A
truly Christian minister will seek much more to do spiritual good to
men's souls, than to get the greatest applause to himself. This...
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BE COME TOGETHER INTO ONE PLACE; the phrase signifieth to one place,
or for one and the same work; the first seemeth to be meant here by
what followeth. AND ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES: some think that the...
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If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with
tongues, and there come in men unlearned [not having the gift to
interpret tongues, and not being educated in foreign languages]_...
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1 Corinthians 14:23 Therefore G3767 if G1437 whole G3650 church G1577
together G4905 (G5632) in G1909 place...
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'If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak
with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will
they not say that you are mad?'
Then he brings a second argument,...
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THE USE OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN THE GATHERINGS OF GOD'S PEOPLE
(14:1-40).
Having raised us up to heaven Paul now brings us abruptly back to
earth as he continues to advise on the use of spiritual gifts....
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1 Corinthians 14:23. IF THEREFORE THE WHOLE CHURCH BE ASSEMBLED
TOGETHER, AND ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES, AND THERE COME IN MEN UNLEARNED
OR UNBELIEVING not members of the church, and not understanding th...
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WILL THEY NOT SAY THAT YE ARE MAD?
(ουκ ερουσιν οτ μαινεσθε?). These unbelievers
unacquainted (ιδιωτα) with Christianity will say that the
Christians are raving mad (see on Acts 12:15; Acts 26:24)....
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CONTENTS: Prophecy and speaking in tongues. The order of the ministry
of this gift in the church.
CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Paul.
CONCLUSION: That is the best and most eligible gift which best an...
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What is the subject of this chapter? Does it refer to the constant
manner in which worship was conducted in the primitive churches; or
does it refer to the manner in which men possessed of secondary g...
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WON'T THEY SAY THAT YOU ARE ALL CRAZY? "If strange tongues are the
supreme gift from the Spirit, then to have the whole church speaking
in these at the same time ought to be the very peak of spiritual...
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1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 14:22 THUS TONGUES ARE A SIGN...
FOR UNBELIEVERS. As in Isaiah 28:11, quoted in...
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CHAPTER XIV
SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER
i. He puts prophecy before the gift of tongues, because (_a_) it is of
great use in edifying others, and tongues are not, unless some one
interpret; (_b_) because...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
1 Corinthians 14:1. FOLLOW AFTER.—Taking up the thought of a
“way,” 1 Corinthians 12:31; as this whole verse resumes the theme
of 12, after the digression or episode of 13 “_Pursue_”...
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EXPOSITION
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1
_The_ _gift of preaching superior to the gift_ _tongues_.
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1
FOLLOW AFTER CHARITY; literally, _chase; pursue. _The word is one of
whi
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So Paul exhorts,
Follow after love and desire spiritual (1 Corinthians 14:1),
But rather, that you may prophecy. We were told to covet earnestly the
best gifts. Now, again, he is saying the same thi...
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1 Corinthians 11:18; Acts 2:13; Acts 26:24; Hosea 9:7; John 10:20...
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TALKING IN TONGUES
1 Corinthians 14:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The need for spiritual guidance in the matter of tongues. The
church of today is beset by a group of people who very dogmatically
assert t...
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Yet — Sometimes prophecy is of more use, even to unbelievers, than
speaking with tongues. For instance: If the whole church be met
together — On some extraordinary occasion. It is probable, in so
larg...
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To convince the Corinthians that prophecy was for more excellent than
the gift of tongues, the apostle here argues from the absurdity of
speaking in the congregation with. strange tongue uninterpreted...