Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:21
In the law it is written: by the law here is meant the Old Testament, (as in many other texts, John 10:34; John 15:25), so called (as some think) in opposition to the words of the scribes. The words following are quoted out of Isaiah 28:11,Isaiah 28:12; For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people. To whom he said: This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. But there is nothing more ordinary, than... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:20
Be not children in understanding; in understanding the differences of gifts, and which are more excellent, or of the right use of gifts. Howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men; you are commanded indeed in something to be like little children, Matthew 28:3, but it is not to be understood with relation to knowledge and understanding, but with reference to innocence and malice, which is opposite to it; ye ought to study to be men in understanding, though with respect to... read more