1 Corinthians 14:10-12 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

There are, it may be, &c.— There are, for example, many different languages in the world, and all are significant, 1 Corinthians 14:11. But if I do not understand the language, I shall be, with regard to him that uses it, as a foreigner, and he will be so to me, 1 Corinthians 14:12. Since then there is among you such an emulation about spiritual gifts, seek to excel in those which most contribute to edify the congregation. Heylin.

1 Corinthians 14:10-12

10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.

12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.