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Matthew Poole

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

Matthew Poole

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

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:22

Wherefore tongues are for a sign, &c.; that is, an eminent product of Divine providence for the confirmation of the truth of the doctrine of the gospel; signifying that the doctrine which was so delivered in every nation’s language, must be from heaven, from whence the first ministers must have their power so to speak; yet, doubtless, they were not only for a sign, being also a means, by which the knowledge of the gospel was conveyed unto those who could not have understood what the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:23

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 apostle here, by all speaking with tongues, understands all, or many of them, confusedly talking together; and indeed that is an error we shall find the apostle afterward reflecting upon them for; but here I do not think it is intended, but only, many of you, one after another, because of what the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:24

But if all prophesy: all here certainly is not to be understood of every one in the assembly, for all were not prophets, 1 Corinthians 12:29, nor could the speaking of a great number be judged orderly by the light of nature: it here must signify any, one or more, successively, interpret or apply the Holy Scriptures. He is convinced of all; the heathens will see an order in this, and will stand still to hear and be convinced. He is judged of all; seeing their wicked life and false religion... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 14:25

God either, by an extraordinary providence, discovering to him that prophesieth the secrets of such a sinner’s heart, and causing him that prophesieth to make them manifest; or, by a more ordinary providence, (often experienced at this day), directing the preacher to such subjects and discourses, as he that cometh to hear shall think directed to himself, and confess that he is the man, and be convinced of his errors, and converted, and turn to the Christian religion, and report that God indeed... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

CRITICAL NOTES1 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” love; righteousness (Romans 9:30, etc.; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22; cf. Philippians 3:14); peace with all men (Hebrews 12:14; 1 Peter 3:11; Romans 14:19); good (1 Thessalonians 5:15); hospitality (Romans 12:13). “We pursue love by watching against and resisting everything contrary to it, by prayer... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:15

1 Corinthians 14:15 I. Christian teaching and Christian prayer and Christian praise are to be intelligible to the people, yea, to the meanest among them. To conduct any of these in a foreign tongue, which the people do not understand, is an absurdity so monstrous that nothing but the fact of its having been done, and now being done in the Church of Rome, could ever reconcile us to the mention of such a thing. For what is prayer? The expression of the heart to God, the breathings of man's inner... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - 1 Corinthians 14:20

be not children (Greek - Ἀδμίν , youths). be ye children babies. read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

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 thing,desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy. For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaks not unto men, but unto God: for no man understands him; howbeit in the spirit he speaks mysteries [or divine secrets] ( 1 Corinthians 14:1-2 ).So, an interesting verse here. If you are... read more

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