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1 Corinthians 14:26

1 Corinthians 14:26
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If any man speak in an unknown tongue,.... He begins with the gift of tongues, with speaking in an unknown tongue, as the Hebrew language, because this they were desirous of: and the rule for this he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

How is it then, brethren? - See the note at 1Co 14:15. What is the fact? What actually occurs among you? Does that state of things exist which I have described? Is there that order in your public…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

How is it - every one of you hath a psalm, etc. - Dr. Lightfoot understands this in the following manner: When the congregation came together, some were for spending the time in psalmody; others in…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 14:26-33

In this passage the apostle reproves them for their disorder, and endeavours to correct and regulate their conduct for the future.

I. He blames them for the confusion they introduced into the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Regulations to insure decency and order

26. hath a psalm The Apostle here reproves another fault. Not only are the Corinthians ambitious rather of the gifts which attract attention, than of those…