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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:29

Orderly Worship · 1 Corinthians 14:26–40
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Translations

Modern
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
Traditional
Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
Literal
And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others discern.
Latin
Prophetæ autem duo, aut tres dicant, et ceteri dijudicent.

Original

Greek
English
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:29–32

Public prophecy should be shared in an orderly manner, guided by the Spirit, so everyone benefits. Others should evaluate what is said to determine if it is truly a message from God (1 Thessalonians 5:19–21). Those with a prophecy should take turns. Although prophecy is a divinely given message, the speaker still controls it.

1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Paul provides clear instructions for using spiritual gifts in the church. He stresses the importance of expressing them in an orderly manner. In the early Christian community, church meetings were not led by professional pastors or priests. Instead, everyone shared what God had given them to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

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