Bible Commentaries
1 Corinthians 14

Introduction

Overview

1 Corinthians 14:1, Prophecy is commended, 1 Corinthians 14:2, and preferred before speaking with tongues, 1 Corinthians 14:6, by a comparison drawn from musical instruments; 1 Corinthians 14:12, Both must be referred to edification, 1 Corinthians 14:22. as to their true and proper end; 1 Corinthians 14:26, The true use of each is taught, 1 Corinthians 14:27. and the abuse taxed; 1 Corinthians 14:34, Women are forbidden to speak in church.

Verse 1

Follow: Proverbs 15:9, Proverbs 21:21, Isaiah 51:1, Romans 9:30, Romans 14:19, 1 Timothy 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:11, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:11-13, 3 John 1:11

charity: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Timothy 2:22, 2 Peter 1:7

desire: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 12:31, Ephesians 1:3

prophesy: 1 Corinthians 14:3-5, 1 Corinthians 14:24, 1 Corinthians 14:25, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 1 Corinthians 14:39, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:9, Numbers 11:25-29, Romans 12:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 1 Timothy 4:14

Reciprocal: Acts 19:6 - and prophesied 1 Corinthians 11:4 - or 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:5 - for 1 Corinthians 14:6 - prophesying 1 Corinthians 14:12 - forasmuch 1 Corinthians 16:14 - General Ephesians 4:16 - edifying 1 Thessalonians 5:15 - ever 1 Timothy 1:5 - charity 1 Peter 3:13 - followers 1 Peter 4:8 - fervent

Verse 2

he that: 1 Corinthians 14:9-11, 1 Corinthians 14:16, 1 Corinthians 14:21, 1 Corinthians 14:22, Genesis 11:7, Genesis 42:23, Deuteronomy 28:49, 2 Kings 18:26, Acts 2:4-11, Acts 10:46, Acts 19:6

understandeth: Gr. heareth, Acts 22:9

howbeit: 1 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Corinthians 2:10, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Psalms 49:3, Psalms 49:4, Psalms 78:2, Matthew 13:11, Mark 4:11, Romans 16:25, Ephesians 3:3-9, Ephesians 6:19, Colossians 1:26, Colossians 1:27, Colossians 2:2, 1 Timothy 3:9, 1 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 10:7

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 2:13 - but 1 Corinthians 12:10 - divers 1 Corinthians 14:14 - my spirit

Verse 3

edification: 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:26, 1 Corinthians 8:1, 1 Corinthians 10:23, Acts 9:31, Romans 14:19, Romans 15:2, Ephesians 4:12-16, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Timothy 1:4, Jude 1:20

exhortation: Luke 3:18, Acts 13:15, Acts 14:22, Acts 15:32, Romans 12:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:12, 1 Timothy 4:13, 1 Timothy 6:2, 2 Timothy 4:2, Titus 1:9, Titus 2:6, Titus 2:9, Titus 2:15, Hebrews 3:13, Hebrews 10:25, Hebrews 13:22, 1 Peter 5:12

comfort: 1 Corinthians 14:31, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 2:7, Ephesians 6:22, Colossians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:20 - when they Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:5 - for 1 Corinthians 14:22 - but for 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - General

Verse 4

edifieth himself: 1 Corinthians 14:14

edifieth the: 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:18, 1 Corinthians 14:19

Reciprocal: Genesis 20:7 - a prophet Acts 9:31 - were edified 1 Corinthians 14:12 - seek 1 Corinthians 14:17 - but 1 Corinthians 14:26 - Let Ephesians 4:12 - the edifying

Verse 5

would: 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Numbers 11:28, Numbers 11:29

for: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3

except: 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:13, 1 Corinthians 14:26-28, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:30

Reciprocal: Genesis 30:34 - General Mark 16:17 - they Acts 2:4 - began Acts 9:31 - were edified 1 Corinthians 1:5 - in all 1 Corinthians 4:19 - I 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet Ephesians 4:12 - the edifying 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - and edify

Verse 6

what shall I: 1 Corinthians 10:33, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 13:3, 1 Samuel 12:21, Jeremiah 16:19, Jeremiah 23:32, Matthew 16:26, 2 Timothy 2:14, Titus 3:8, Hebrews 13:9

revelation: 1 Corinthians 14:26-30, Matthew 11:25, Matthew 16:17, 2 Corinthians 12:1, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Ephesians 1:17, Philippians 3:15

knowledge: 1 Corinthians 12:8, 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 1 Corinthians 13:9, Romans 15:14, 2 Corinthians 11:6, Ephesians 3:4, 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 3:18

prophesying: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 13:2

doctrine: 1 Corinthians 14:26, Romans 16:17, 2 Timothy 3:10, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 John 1:9

Reciprocal: Acts 20:20 - profitable 1 Corinthians 1:5 - in all 1 Corinthians 13:1 - I speak 1 Corinthians 14:17 - but 1 Corinthians 14:30 - revealed 1 Timothy 4:13 - to doctrine

Verse 7

things: 1 Corinthians 13:1

except: 1 Corinthians 14:8, Numbers 10:2-10, Matthew 11:17, Luke 7:32

sounds: or, tunes

Reciprocal: Mark 13:14 - let him

Verse 8

Numbers 10:9, Joshua 6:4-20, Judges 7:16-18, Nehemiah 4:18-21, Job 39:24, Job 39:25, Isaiah 27:13, Amos 3:6, Ephesians 6:11-18

Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 18:16 - blew the trumpet Mark 13:14 - let him 1 Corinthians 13:1 - as 1 Corinthians 14:7 - except

Verse 9

easy: Gr. significant, 1 Corinthians 14:19

for: 1 Corinthians 9:26

Reciprocal: Esther 8:9 - and according 1 Corinthians 14:2 - he that

Verse 11

I shall: 1 Corinthians 14:21, Acts 28:2, Acts 28:4, Romans 1:14, Colossians 3:11

Verse 12

forasmuch: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:31, Titus 2:14

spiritual gifts: Gr. spirits, 1 Corinthians 14:32

seek: 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:26

Reciprocal: Proverbs 18:2 - but Acts 9:31 - were edified Romans 14:19 - and 1 Corinthians 10:23 - edify 1 Corinthians 14:5 - except 2 Corinthians 8:7 - as Ephesians 4:12 - the edifying 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - and edify

Verse 13

pray: 1 Corinthians 14:27, 1 Corinthians 14:28, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 12:30, Mark 11:24, John 14:13, John 14:14, Acts 1:14, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 8:15

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 14:5 - except

Verse 14

my spirit: 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:15, 1 Corinthians 14:16, 1 Corinthians 14:19

but: That is, "not productive of any benefit to others.

Reciprocal: Psalms 47:7 - sing Romans 1:9 - with 1 Corinthians 14:4 - edifieth himself Ephesians 4:12 - the edifying

Verse 15

What: 1 Corinthians 10:19, Romans 3:5, Romans 8:31, Philippians 1:18

I will pray with the spirit: 1 Corinthians 14:19, John 4:23, John 4:24, Romans 1:9, Ephesians 5:17-20, Ephesians 6:18, Colossians 3:16, Jude 1:20

and I will sing: Psalms 47:7, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:2

Reciprocal: Psalms 103:1 - all that Psalms 138:1 - I will praise Mark 14:26 - sung John 14:17 - shall Romans 3:9 - what then 1 Corinthians 14:14 - my spirit

Verse 16

bless: 1 Corinthians 14:2, 1 Corinthians 14:14

unlearned: 1 Corinthians 14:23, 1 Corinthians 14:24, Isaiah 29:11, Isaiah 29:12, John 7:15, Acts 4:13

Amen: 1 Corinthians 11:24, 1 Corinthians 16:24, Numbers 5:22, Deuteronomy 27:15-26, 1 Kings 1:36, 1 Chronicles 16:36, Psalms 41:13, Psalms 72:19, Psalms 89:52, Psalms 106:48, Jeremiah 28:6, Matthew 6:13, Matthew 28:20, Mark 16:20, John 21:25, Revelation 5:14, Revelation 22:20

at: 1 Corinthians 1:4-8

Reciprocal: Numbers 6:24 - The Lord Nehemiah 8:6 - Amen Jeremiah 11:5 - So be it Romans 1:14 - to the unwise Romans 9:5 - Amen 2 Corinthians 13:14 - Amen Revelation 19:4 - Amen

Verse 17

but: 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:6

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 10:23 - edify 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General

Verse 18

1 Corinthians 1:4-6, 1 Corinthians 4:7

Reciprocal: Acts 2:4 - began 1 Corinthians 1:14 - thank 1 Corinthians 14:4 - edifieth the 2 Corinthians 12:12 - General

Verse 19

in the: 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:21, 1 Corinthians 14:22

Reciprocal: Esther 1:22 - according Habakkuk 2:2 - make Acts 8:30 - Understandest 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General 1 Corinthians 14:9 - easy 1 Corinthians 14:14 - my spirit 1 Corinthians 14:15 - I will pray with the spirit 1 Corinthians 14:31 - all may learn 2 Corinthians 3:12 - we use Ephesians 4:29 - that which Colossians 4:5 - Walk Hebrews 5:12 - teachers

Verse 20

not: 1 Corinthians 3:1, 1 Corinthians 3:2, 1 Corinthians 13:11, Psalms 119:99, Isaiah 11:3, Romans 16:19, Ephesians 4:14, Ephesians 4:15, Philippians 1:9, Hebrews 5:12, Hebrews 5:13, Hebrews 6:1-3, 2 Peter 3:18

malice: Psalms 131:1, Psalms 131:2, Matthew 11:25, Matthew 18:3, Matthew 19:4, Mark 10:15, 1 Peter 2:2

but: Psalms 119:99

men: Gr. perfect, or, of a ripe age, 1 Corinthians 2:6, Philippians 3:15

Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 13:7 - young Ezra 8:18 - a man of understanding Nehemiah 4:13 - Therefore Esther 1:22 - according Esther 5:4 - the banquet Job 34:2 - General Job 36:4 - perfect Proverbs 13:16 - prudent Ecclesiastes 10:10 - wisdom Isaiah 46:8 - Remember Jeremiah 4:22 - they are wise Ezekiel 1:10 - the face of a man Matthew 10:16 - wise Matthew 19:14 - for Mark 10:14 - for Mark 13:14 - let him Luke 9:47 - took Luke 18:16 - for Acts 10:46 - speak 1 Corinthians 8:1 - touching 1 Corinthians 10:7 - be 1 Corinthians 10:15 - General 1 Corinthians 16:13 - quit Ephesians 4:13 - unto a Ephesians 4:31 - with Ephesians 5:15 - walk Colossians 4:12 - that 1 Peter 2:1 - malice 2 Peter 1:5 - knowledge Revelation 4:7 - as

Verse 21

the law: The passage quoted is taken from the prophet Isaiah; but the term torah, Law, was used by the Jews to express the whole Scriptures, law, prophets, and hagiographia; and they used it to distinguish these Sacred Writings from the words of the scribes. It is not taken from the LXX, from which it varies as much as any words can differ from others where the general meaning is similar. It accords much more with the Hebrew; and may be considered as a translation from it; "only what is said of God in the third person, in the Hebrew, is here expressed in the first person, with the addition of כודוי [Strong's G3004], ץסיןע [Strong's G2962]," saith the Lord. - Dr. Randolph. John 10:34, Romans 3:19

With: Deuteronomy 28:49, Isaiah 28:11, Isaiah 28:12, Jeremiah 5:15

Reciprocal: Psalms 81:5 - where Isaiah 33:19 - deeper Acts 2:4 - began 1 Corinthians 14:2 - he that 1 Corinthians 14:11 - I shall 1 Corinthians 14:19 - in the 1 Corinthians 14:34 - as

Verse 22

for a: Mark 16:17, Acts 2:6-12, Acts 2:32-36

not to: 1 Timothy 1:9

but for: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Reciprocal: Psalms 81:5 - where 1 Corinthians 12:7 - General 1 Corinthians 14:2 - he that 1 Corinthians 14:19 - in the 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - General

Verse 23

the whole: 1 Corinthians 11:18

will: Hosea 9:7, John 10:20, Acts 2:13, Acts 26:24

Reciprocal: Genesis 11:7 - may Genesis 11:9 - Babel Acts 11:26 - with the church Acts 14:27 - and had Romans 1:14 - to the unwise 1 Corinthians 11:17 - that ye 1 Corinthians 12:10 - divers 1 Corinthians 14:16 - unlearned Hebrews 10:25 - forsaking

Verse 24

he is convinced: 1 Corinthians 2:15, John 1:47-49, John 4:29, Acts 2:37, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 4:13

Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 19:20 - when they 1 Chronicles 25:1 - prophesy Mark 12:17 - And they Luke 4:32 - General John 4:19 - I perceive John 8:7 - and said John 16:8 - reprove Acts 13:1 - prophets Acts 24:25 - Felix Romans 1:14 - to the unwise Romans 1:16 - for it is Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:1 - prophesy 1 Corinthians 14:16 - unlearned 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet Titus 1:9 - to convince James 2:9 - are 1 John 3:20 - if

Verse 25

falling: Genesis 44:14, Deuteronomy 9:18, Psalms 72:11, Isaiah 60:14, Luke 5:8, Luke 8:28, Revelation 5:8, Revelation 19:4

God is: Isaiah 45:14, Zechariah 8:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 21:22 - God Genesis 26:28 - was with Deuteronomy 7:21 - the Lord Joshua 22:31 - the Lord is 1 Samuel 9:19 - and will tell 1 Samuel 19:20 - when they 2 Kings 19:17 - Of a truth Matthew 5:16 - and Matthew 8:2 - worshipped Mark 12:17 - And they Luke 4:32 - General John 1:48 - when John 4:19 - I perceive John 4:29 - General John 8:7 - and said Acts 2:37 - they Acts 13:1 - prophets Acts 24:25 - Felix Romans 1:16 - for it is 1 Corinthians 14:1 - prophesy 1 Corinthians 14:39 - covet Philemon 1:6 - the acknowledging Hebrews 4:12 - and is 1 Peter 2:12 - glorify 1 John 3:20 - if

Verse 26

every: 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Let: 1 Corinthians 14:4, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 14:19, 2 Corinthians 12:19, 2 Corinthians 13:10, Ephesians 4:12, Ephesians 4:16, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Reciprocal: Acts 2:4 - as Acts 2:17 - your sons Acts 9:31 - were edified 1 Corinthians 1:5 - in all 1 Corinthians 10:23 - edify 1 Corinthians 11:17 - that ye 1 Corinthians 12:10 - to another the 1 Corinthians 14:3 - edification 1 Corinthians 14:30 - revealed Ephesians 5:19 - to yourselves Colossians 3:16 - in psalms 1 Timothy 4:13 - to doctrine James 5:13 - let him sing

Verse 27

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 12:10 - divers 1 Corinthians 14:13 - pray

Verse 28

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 14:13 - pray 1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove

Verse 29

the prophets: 1 Corinthians 14:39, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21, 1 John 4:1-3

the other: Rather, the others, ןי בככןי.

Reciprocal: Acts 2:4 - began Acts 15:32 - being Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 14:32 - General 1 Thessalonians 5:11 - and edify 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - General

Verse 30

revealed: 1 Corinthians 14:6, 1 Corinthians 14:26

let: Job 32:11, Job 32:15-20, Job 33:31-33, 1 Thessalonians 5:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Reciprocal: Acts 15:13 - after 1 Corinthians 2:10 - God 1 Corinthians 14:32 - General

Verse 31

all may learn: 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:19, 1 Corinthians 14:35, Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 9:9, Ephesians 4:11, Ephesians 4:12

all may be: Romans 1:12, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 7:6, 2 Corinthians 7:7, Ephesians 6:22, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Reciprocal: Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy

Verse 32

1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 14:30, 1 Samuel 10:10-13, 1 Samuel 19:19-24, 2 Kings 2:3, 2 Kings 2:5, Job 32:8-11, Jeremiah 20:9, Acts 4:19, Acts 4:20, 1 John 4:1

Reciprocal: Numbers 11:25 - they prophesied Ezekiel 1:20 - the spirit Acts 11:27 - prophets Acts 15:32 - being Romans 12:6 - whether 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 14:12 - spiritual gifts

Verse 33

confusion: Gr. tumult, or unquietness

but: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Luke 2:14, Romans 15:33, Galatians 5:22, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 13:20, James 3:17, James 3:18

in: 1 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Corinthians 7:17, 1 Corinthians 11:16

Reciprocal: Numbers 2:2 - about the Numbers 7:11 - General Numbers 7:17 - General Numbers 10:28 - according Judges 6:26 - the ordered place Mark 6:39 - General 1 Corinthians 6:1 - the saints 1 Corinthians 13:5 - behave Philippians 4:9 - the God 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - God James 3:16 - there

Verse 34

women: 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Timothy 2:11, 1 Timothy 2:12

they are: 1 Corinthians 14:35, 1 Corinthians 11:3, 1 Corinthians 11:7-10, Ephesians 5:22-24, Ephesians 5:33, Colossians 3:18, Titus 2:5, 1 Peter 3:1-6

as: 1 Corinthians 14:21, Genesis 3:16, Numbers 30:3-13, Esther 1:17-20

Reciprocal: Exodus 15:20 - prophetess Numbers 30:8 - General 1 Corinthians 9:8 - or 1 Corinthians 11:16 - the churches

Verse 35

let: Ephesians 5:25-27, 1 Peter 3:7

a shame: 1 Corinthians 14:34, 1 Corinthians 11:6, 1 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians 5:12

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 14:31 - all may learn 1 Timothy 2:11 - General

Verse 36

came: Isaiah 2:3, Micah 4:1, Micah 4:2, Zechariah 14:8, Acts 13:1-3, Acts 15:35, Acts 15:36, Acts 16:9, Acts 16:10, Acts 17:1, Acts 17:10, Acts 17:11, Acts 17:15, Acts 18:1-17, 2 Corinthians 10:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 1:8

or: 1 Corinthians 4:7

Reciprocal: Acts 8:31 - How 1 Corinthians 7:40 - I think 2 Corinthians 12:20 - debates

Verse 37

any: 1 Corinthians 8:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, Numbers 24:3, Numbers 24:4, Numbers 24:16, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 10:7, 2 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 11:4, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Galatians 6:8

let: 1 Corinthians 7:25, 1 Corinthians 7:40, Luke 10:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 2 Peter 3:2, 1 John 4:6, Jude 1:17

Reciprocal: Matthew 28:20 - them Luke 8:18 - seemeth to have Acts 8:31 - How Acts 15:28 - it 1 Corinthians 2:15 - he that 1 Corinthians 9:3 - them 1 Corinthians 12:1 - spiritual 1 Corinthians 14:1 - prophesy 2 Corinthians 12:20 - debates Galatians 6:1 - spiritual 1 Thessalonians 5:20 - General 2 Thessalonians 3:4 - that

Verse 38

Hosea 4:17, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 15:14, 1 Timothy 6:3-5, 2 Timothy 4:3, 2 Timothy 4:4, Revelation 22:11, Revelation 22:12

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 10:1 - I would

Verse 39

covet: 1 Corinthians 14:1, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:24, 1 Corinthians 14:25, 1 Corinthians 12:31, 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 1 Corinthians 13:8 - tongues 1 Corinthians 14:29 - the prophets

Verse 40

1 Corinthians 14:26-33, 1 Corinthians 11:34, Romans 13:13, *marg. Colossians 2:5, Titus 1:5

Reciprocal: Leviticus 24:6 - in two rows Numbers 2:2 - about the Numbers 2:17 - tabernacle Numbers 7:11 - General Numbers 10:28 - according Judges 6:26 - the ordered place 1 Chronicles 15:13 - for that 1 Chronicles 24:19 - the orderings 2 Chronicles 29:35 - so the Ezekiel 44:18 - linen breeches Mark 6:39 - General Luke 9:14 - Make