Holy Bible, The New Living Translation
Book of 1 Corinthians
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:1 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:1 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:1 JFB -> Commentary on 14:1 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:1 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:1 PNT -> Commentary on 14:1 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:1 SRN -> Study Notes on 14:1 TSK -> Commentary on 14:1 TSK -> Entry for 14:1 WEN -> Notes on 14:1 NTB -> Corinth; Language; Love; Miracles; Preaching; Tongue TTT -> Love to Man; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit SBD -> Timothy, Epistles of Paul to; Tongues, Gift of PWP -> Devotional using 14:1 14:1 - [In Context] Let love be your highest goal, but also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives, especially the gift of prophecy.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:2 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:2 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:2 JFB -> Commentary on 14:2 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:2 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:2 PNT -> Commentary on 14:2 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:2 SRN -> Study Notes on 14:2 TSK -> Commentary on 14:2 TSK -> Entry for 14:2 WEN -> Notes on 14:2 NTB -> Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Language PWP -> Devotional using 14:2 14:2 - [In Context] For if your gift is the ability to speak in tongues, F67 you will be talking to God but not to people, since they won't be able to understand you. You will be speaking by the power of the Spirit, but it will all be mysterious.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:3 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:3 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:3 JFB -> Commentary on 14:3 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:3 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:3 PNT -> Commentary on 14:3 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:3 TSK -> Commentary on 14:3 TSK -> Entry for 14:3 WEN -> Notes on 14:3 NTB -> Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Affliction, Consolation under; Edification PWP -> Devotional using 14:3 14:3 - [In Context] But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:4 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:4 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:4 JFB -> Commentary on 14:4 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:4 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:4 PNT -> Commentary on 14:4 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:4 TSK -> Commentary on 14:4 TSK -> Entry for 14:4 WEN -> Notes on 14:4 NTB -> Church; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Church, The PWP -> Devotional using 14:4 14:4 - [In Context] A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally in the Lord, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:5 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:5 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:5 JFB -> Commentary on 14:5 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:5 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:5 PNT -> Commentary on 14:5 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:5 TSK -> Commentary on 14:5 TSK -> Entry for 14:5 WEN -> Notes on 14:5 NTB -> Interpreter; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Language PWP -> Devotional using 14:5 14:5 - [In Context] I wish you all had the gift of speaking in tongues, but even more I wish you were all able to prophesy. For prophecy is a greater and more useful gift than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church can get some good out of it.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:6 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:6 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:6 JFB -> Commentary on 14:6 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:6 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:6 PNT -> Commentary on 14:6 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:6 TSK -> Commentary on 14:6 TSK -> Entry for 14:6 WEN -> Notes on 14:6 NTB -> Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:6 14:6 - [In Context] Dear brothers and sisters, F68 if I should come to you talking in an unknown language, F69 how would that help you? But if I bring you some revelation or some special knowledge or some prophecy or some teaching – that is what will help you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:7 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:7 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:7 JFB -> Commentary on 14:7 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:7 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:7 PNT -> Commentary on 14:7 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:7 TSK -> Commentary on 14:7 TSK -> Entry for 14:7 WEN -> Notes on 14:7 NTB -> Harp; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) EBD -> Pipe PWP -> Devotional using 14:7 14:7 - [In Context] Even musical instruments like the flute or the harp, though they are lifeless, are examples of the need for speaking in plain language. For no one will recognize the melody unless the notes are played clearly.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:8 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:8 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:8 JFB -> Commentary on 14:8 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:8 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:8 PNT -> Commentary on 14:8 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:8 TSK -> Commentary on 14:8 TSK -> Entry for 14:8 WEN -> Notes on 14:8 NTB -> Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Trumpet TTT -> Music; Trumpet PWP -> Devotional using 14:8 14:8 - [In Context] And if the bugler doesn't sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:9 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:9 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:9 JFB -> Commentary on 14:9 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:9 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:9 PNT -> Commentary on 14:9 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:9 TSK -> Commentary on 14:9 TSK -> Entry for 14:9 WEN -> Notes on 14:9 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Words EBD -> Air PWP -> Devotional using 14:9 14:9 - [In Context] And it's the same for you. If you talk to people in a language they don't understand, how will they know what you mean? You might as well be talking to an empty room.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:10 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:10 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:10 JFB -> Commentary on 14:10 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:10 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:10 PNT -> Commentary on 14:10 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:10 WEN -> Notes on 14:10 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Language PWP -> Devotional using 14:10 14:10 - [In Context] There are so many different languages in the world, and all are excellent for those who understand them,
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:11 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:11 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:11 JFB -> Commentary on 14:11 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:11 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:11 PNT -> Commentary on 14:11 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:11 TSK -> Commentary on 14:11 TSK -> Entry for 14:11 WEN -> Notes on 14:11 NTB -> Barbarian; Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Language EBD -> Barbarian SBD -> Barbarian PWP -> Devotional using 14:11 14:11 - [In Context] but to me they mean nothing. I will not understand people who speak those languages, and they will not understand me.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:12 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:12 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:12 JFB -> Commentary on 14:12 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:12 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:12 PNT -> Commentary on 14:12 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:12 TSK -> Commentary on 14:12 TSK -> Entry for 14:12 WEN -> Notes on 14:12 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Miracles; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Zeal, Religious TTT -> Edification; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Zeal PWP -> Devotional using 14:12 14:12 - [In Context] Since you are so eager to have spiritual gifts, ask God for those that will be of real help to the whole church.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:13 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:13 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:13 JFB -> Commentary on 14:13 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:13 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:13 PNT -> Commentary on 14:13 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:13 TSK -> Commentary on 14:13 TSK -> Entry for 14:13 WEN -> Notes on 14:13 NTB -> Church; Interpretation; Interpreter; Language; Miracles; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Church, The; Language; Miraculous Gifts of the Holy Spirit PWP -> Devotional using 14:13 14:13 - [In Context] So anyone who has the gift of speaking in tongues should pray also for the gift of interpretation in order to tell people plainly what has been said.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:14 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:14 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:14 JFB -> Commentary on 14:14 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:14 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:14 PNT -> Commentary on 14:14 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:14 TSK -> Commentary on 14:14 TSK -> Entry for 14:14 WEN -> Notes on 14:14 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Man; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Prayer, Public PWP -> Devotional using 14:14 14:14 - [In Context] For if I pray in tongues, my spirit is praying, but I don't understand what I am saying.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:15 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:15 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:15 JFB -> Commentary on 14:15 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:15 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:15 PNT -> Commentary on 14:15 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:15 TSK -> Commentary on 14:15 TSK -> Entry for 14:15 WEN -> Notes on 14:15 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Music; Praise; Prayer; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Worship TTT -> Life, Spiritual; Praise; Prayer; Prayer, Public SBD -> Dreams; Tongues, Gift of PWP -> Devotional using 14:15 14:15 - [In Context] Well then, what shall I do? I will do both. I will pray in the spirit, F70 and I will pray in words I understand. I will sing in the spirit, and I will sing in words I understand.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:16 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:16 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:16 JFB -> Commentary on 14:16 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:16 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:16 PNT -> Commentary on 14:16 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:16 TSK -> Commentary on 14:16 TSK -> Entry for 14:16 WEN -> Notes on 14:16 NTB -> Amen; Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Worship TTT -> Prayer, Public EBD -> Amen SBD -> Amen; Synagogue; Tongues, Gift of PWP -> Devotional using 14:16 14:16 - [In Context] For if you praise God only in the spirit, how can those who don't understand you praise God along with you? How can they join you in giving thanks when they don't understand what you are saying?
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:17 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:17 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:17 JFB -> Commentary on 14:17 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:17 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:17 PNT -> Commentary on 14:17 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:17 TSK -> Commentary on 14:17 TSK -> Entry for 14:17 WEN -> Notes on 14:17 NTB -> Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Worship PWP -> Devotional using 14:17 14:17 - [In Context] You will be giving thanks very nicely, no doubt, but it doesn't help the other people present.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:18 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:18 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:18 JFB -> Commentary on 14:18 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:18 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:18 PNT -> Commentary on 14:18 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:18 TSK -> Commentary on 14:18 TSK -> Entry for 14:18 WEN -> Notes on 14:18 NTB -> Apostles; Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:18 14:18 - [In Context] I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:19 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:19 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:19 JFB -> Commentary on 14:19 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:19 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:19 PNT -> Commentary on 14:19 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:19 TSK -> Commentary on 14:19 TSK -> Entry for 14:19 WEN -> Notes on 14:19 NTB -> Church; Interpretation; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift); Words PWP -> Devotional using 14:19 14:19 - [In Context] But in a church meeting I would much rather speak five understandable words that will help others than ten thousand words in an unknown language.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:20 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:20 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:20 JFB -> Commentary on 14:20 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:20 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:20 PNT -> Commentary on 14:20 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:20 SRN -> Study Notes on 14:20 TSK -> Commentary on 14:20 TSK -> Entry for 14:20 WEN -> Notes on 14:20 NTB -> Children; Commandments; Language; Malice; Preaching; Righteous; Wisdom TTT -> Malice; Saints, Compared to; Simplicity EBD -> Child PWP -> Devotional using 14:20 14:20 - [In Context] Dear brothers and sisters, don't be childish in your understanding of these things. Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature and wise in understanding matters of this kind.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:21 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:21 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:21 JFB -> Commentary on 14:21 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:21 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:21 PNT -> Commentary on 14:21 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:21 TSK -> Commentary on 14:21 TSK -> Entry for 14:21 WEN -> Notes on 14:21 NTB -> Language; Quotations And Allusions; Tongues (the gift) SBD -> Law PWP -> Devotional using 14:21 14:21 - [In Context] It is written in the Scriptures, F71 "I will speak to my own people through unknown languages and through the lips of foreigners. But even then, they will not listen to me," F72 says the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:22 JFB -> Commentary on 14:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:22 PNT -> Commentary on 14:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:22 TSK -> Commentary on 14:22 TSK -> Entry for 14:22 WEN -> Notes on 14:22 NTB -> Language; Tongues (the gift); Unbelief TTT -> Language; Unbelief PWP -> Devotional using 14:22 14:22 - [In Context] So you see that speaking in tongues is a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers; prophecy, however, is for the benefit of believers, not unbelievers.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:23 JFB -> Commentary on 14:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:23 PNT -> Commentary on 14:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:23 TSK -> Commentary on 14:23 TSK -> Entry for 14:23 WEN -> Notes on 14:23 NTB -> Church; Language; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Language EBD -> Madness PWP -> Devotional using 14:23 14:23 - [In Context] Even so, if unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting and hear everyone talking in an unknown language, they will think you are crazy.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:24 JFB -> Commentary on 14:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:24 PNT -> Commentary on 14:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:24 TSK -> Commentary on 14:24 TSK -> Entry for 14:24 WEN -> Notes on 14:24 NTB -> Conviction; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:24 14:24 - [In Context] But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don't understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin, and they will be condemned by what you say.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:25 JFB -> Commentary on 14:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:25 PNT -> Commentary on 14:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:25 TSK -> Commentary on 14:25 TSK -> Entry for 14:25 WEN -> Notes on 14:25 NTB -> Conviction; Language; Preaching; Tongues (the gift) TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God PWP -> Devotional using 14:25 14:25 - [In Context] As they listen, their secret thoughts will be laid bare, and they will fall down on their knees and worship God, declaring, "God is really here among you."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:26 JFB -> Commentary on 14:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:26 PNT -> Commentary on 14:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:26 TSK -> Commentary on 14:26 TSK -> Entry for 14:26 WEN -> Notes on 14:26 NTB -> Church; Interpreter; Language; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:26 14:26 - [In Context] Well, my brothers and sisters, let's summarize what I am saying. When you meet, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in an unknown language, while another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must be useful to all and build them up in the Lord.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:27 JFB -> Commentary on 14:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:27 PNT -> Commentary on 14:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:27 WEN -> Notes on 14:27 NTB -> Interpreter; Language; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:27 14:27 - [In Context] No more than two or three should speak in an unknown language. They must speak one at a time, and someone must be ready to interpret what they are saying.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:28 JFB -> Commentary on 14:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:28 PNT -> Commentary on 14:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:28 WEN -> Notes on 14:28 NTB -> Church; Interpreter; Language; Tongues (the gift) PWP -> Devotional using 14:28 14:28 - [In Context] But if no one is present who can interpret, they must be silent in your church meeting and speak in tongues to God privately.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:29 JFB -> Commentary on 14:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:29 PNT -> Commentary on 14:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:29 TSK -> Commentary on 14:29 TSK -> Entry for 14:29 WEN -> Notes on 14:29 PWP -> Devotional using 14:29 14:29 - [In Context] Let two or three prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:30 JFB -> Commentary on 14:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:30 PNT -> Commentary on 14:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:30 TSK -> Commentary on 14:30 TSK -> Entry for 14:30 WEN -> Notes on 14:30 EBD -> Tongues, Gift of PWP -> Devotional using 14:30 14:30 - [In Context] But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:31 JFB -> Commentary on 14:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:31 PNT -> Commentary on 14:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:31 TSK -> Commentary on 14:31 TSK -> Entry for 14:31 WEN -> Notes on 14:31 PWP -> Devotional using 14:31 14:31 - [In Context] In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:32 JFB -> Commentary on 14:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:32 PNT -> Commentary on 14:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:32 TSK -> Commentary on 14:32 TSK -> Entry for 14:32 WEN -> Notes on 14:32 NTB -> Prophets PWP -> Devotional using 14:32 14:32 - [In Context] Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can wait their turn.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:33 JFB -> Commentary on 14:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:33 PNT -> Commentary on 14:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:33 TSK -> Commentary on 14:33 TSK -> Entry for 14:33 WEN -> Notes on 14:33 NTB -> Church; Peace TTT -> Peace PWP -> Devotional using 14:33 14:33 - [In Context] For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the other churches. F73
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:34 JFB -> Commentary on 14:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:34 PNT -> Commentary on 14:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:34 SRN -> Study Notes on 14:34 TSK -> Commentary on 14:34 TSK -> Entry for 14:34 WEN -> Notes on 14:34 NTB -> Church; Wife; Women TTT -> Discipline of the Church; Wives EBD -> Woman 14:34 - [In Context] Women should be silent during the church meetings. It is not proper for them to speak. They should be submissive, just as the law says.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:35 JFB -> Commentary on 14:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:35 PNT -> Commentary on 14:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:35 TSK -> Commentary on 14:35 TSK -> Entry for 14:35 WEN -> Notes on 14:35 NTB -> Wife; Women TTT -> Wives EBD -> Woman 14:35 - [In Context] If they have any questions to ask, let them ask their husbands at home, for it is improper for women to speak in church meetings. F74
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:36 JFB -> Commentary on 14:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:36 PNT -> Commentary on 14:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:36 TSK -> Commentary on 14:36 TSK -> Entry for 14:36 WEN -> Notes on 14:36 14:36 - [In Context] Do you think that the knowledge of God's word begins and ends with you Corinthians? Well, you are mistaken!
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:37 JFB -> Commentary on 14:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:37 PNT -> Commentary on 14:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:37 TSK -> Commentary on 14:37 TSK -> Entry for 14:37 WEN -> Notes on 14:37 NTB -> Word Of God 14:37 - [In Context] If you claim to be a prophet or think you are very spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:38 JFB -> Commentary on 14:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:38 PNT -> Commentary on 14:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:38 TSK -> Commentary on 14:38 TSK -> Entry for 14:38 WEN -> Notes on 14:38 NTB -> Pride 14:38 - [In Context] But if you do not recognize this, you will not be recognized. F75
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:39 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:39 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:39 JFB -> Commentary on 14:39 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:39 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:39 PNT -> Commentary on 14:39 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:39 TSK -> Commentary on 14:39 TSK -> Entry for 14:39 WEN -> Notes on 14:39 NTB -> Tongues (the gift) 14:39 - [In Context] So, dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking in tongues.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 14:40 DSN -> Synopsis on 14:40 GEB -> Study Notes on 14:40 JFB -> Commentary on 14:40 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 14:40 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 14:40 PNT -> Commentary on 14:40 RWP -> Study Notes on 14:40 TSK -> Commentary on 14:40 TSK -> Entry for 14:40 WEN -> Notes on 14:40 NTB -> Church TTT -> Discipline of the Church 14:40 - [In Context] But be sure that everything is done properly and in order.
FOOTNOTES: F67: Or in unknown languages; also in 14:4, 5, 13, 14, 18, 22, 28, 39. F68: Greek brothers; also in 14:20, 26, 39. F69: Or in tongues; also in 14:19, 23, 26, 27. F70: Or in the Spirit; also in 14:15b, 16. F71: Greek in the law. F72: Isa 28:11-12. F73: The phrase as in all the other churches could be joined to the beginning of 14:34. F74: Some manuscripts place verses 34-35 after 14:40. F75: Some manuscripts read If you are ignorant of this, stay in your ignorance.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; PWP - Praying With Paul; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible, The New Living Translation copyright © 1996 by Tyndale Charitable Trust. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved. For more information about the NLT, please click here.