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1 Corinthians 14:40

1 Corinthians 14:40
Let all things be done decently and in order.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let all things be done decently and in order - Let all things be done in an “appropriate” and “becoming” manner; “decorously,” as becomes the worship of God. Let all be done in “order, regularly;”…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let all things be done decently - Ευσχημονως· In their proper forms; with becoming reverence; according to their dignity and importance, Every thing in the Church of God should be conducted with…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Corinthians 14:36-40

In these verses the apostle closes his argument, 1. With a just rebuke of the Corinthians for their extravagant pride and self-conceit: they so managed with their spiritual gifts as no church did like…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Let all things be done decently and in order Rather, - only let," &c. For decentlysee Rom 13:13, where the same word is translated honestly. Also 1Th 4:12, and ch. 1Co 12:23, where a word of similar…

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