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1 Corinthians 14:29

1 Corinthians 14:29
Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

If anything be revealed to another that sitteth by,.... To another prophet that sits, and hears, and tries, and judges what he hears; if he has a clearer revelation made to him of what the other is…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let the prophets - See the note at 1Co 14:1. Speak two or three - On the same days, or at the same meeting; see the note at 1Co 14:27. And let the other judge - The word “other” (οἱ ἄλλοι hoi…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let the prophets - Those who have the gift of speaking to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort; Co1 14:3.

Two or three - As prophesying implied psalmody, teaching, and exhortation, Dr.…

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

Let the prophets speak two or three The same rule was to hold good of preaching. Those who felt that they had something to communicate must notwithstanding be governed by the desire to edify their…

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