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1 Corinthians 14:31

1 Corinthians 14:31
For ye may all prophesy one by one , that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. Meaning either that the doctrines which the prophets deliver, the explanations they give of passages of Scriptures, the revelations they…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For ye may all prophecy ... - There is time enough for all; there is no need of speaking in confusion and disorder. Every person may have an opportunity of expressing his sentiments at the proper…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

For ye may all prophesy one by one - The gifts which God grants are given for the purpose of edification; but there can be no edification where there is confusion; therefore let them speak one by one.

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

For ye may all prophesy one by one Not necessarily at the samemeeting of the Church, which would be in contradiction to what has just been said (1Co 14:14), nor that the permission was extended to the…