Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
1 Corinthians 14:23
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
THE FALSE AND THE TRUE WORSHIP (1 Corinthians 14:1-19)...
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...
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...
_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...
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,...
1 Corinthians 14:1-25. THE SUPERIORITY OF THE GIFT OF PROPHECY OVER THAT OF TONGUES...
_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...
ΣΥΝΈΛΘΗ _aor. conj. act. от_ ΣΥΝΈΡΧΟΜΑΙ (G4905) сходиться вместе, собираться. _Conj._ с ΈΆΝ (G1437) в _conj._ 3 типа, в котором условие рассматривается как возможное. ΈΠ ΤΌ ΑΎΤΌ (G1909; G3588; G846) в...
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...
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...
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...
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...
_(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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
§ 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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
(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...
“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...
(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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
ALL SPEAK WITH TONGUES; in foreign languages only. YE ARE MAD; appear deranged to him who does not understand you....
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?...
Strange tongues may become dangerous:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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]_...
1 Corinthians 14:23 Therefore G3767 if G1437 whole G3650 church G1577 together G4905 (G5632) in G1909 place...
'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,...
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....
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...
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)....
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...
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...
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...
1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 14:22 THUS TONGUES ARE A SIGN... FOR UNBELIEVERS. As in Isaiah 28:11, quoted in...
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...
_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_”...
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
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...
1 Corinthians 11:18; Acts 2:13; Acts 26:24; Hosea 9:7; John 10:20...
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...
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...
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...