1 Corinthians 11:34; 1 Corinthians 14:26-33; Colossians 2:5; Romans 13:13; Titus 1:5
Let all things be done decently and in order - Let all things be done in an “appropriate” and “becoming” manner; “decorously,” as becomes the wor...
Paul now lays down the rules. At present at their assemblies all are eager to speak in one way or another. But the edification of the Church is to be...
decently . Greek. euschemonos. Elsewhere ( Romans 13:13 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:12 ) translated honestly. Compare 1 Corinthians 7:35 ; 1 Corinthian...
40. All things decently and in order Here we have a more general conclusion, which does not merely include, in short compass, the entire cas...
Let all things be done decently and in order. Let all things be done decently - Ευσχημονως· In their proper forms; with becoming reverence; according...
Let all things be done decently— "Especially remember this great comprehensive rule, to be applied to a thousand varieties which may arise, Let al...
Let all things be done decently and in order. Let ... 'Aleph (') A B Delta G f g, Vulgate, read 'But let,' etc., connected with 1 Corinthian...
(e) Spiritual Gifts (iii) The Gift of Tongues subordinate to Prophecy The Apostle in this chapter deals with the abuse of the gift of tongues wh...
Decently ] i. e. in a becoming and proper way. The principles St. Paul keeps steadily in view are, (1) Public worship must be edifying to all; (2)...
Let all things be done decently. — The former verse reiterates in a condensed sentence the principles laid down regarding the gifts in the first pa...
Chapter 20 SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PUBLIC WORSHIP Is the first twenty-five verses of this chapter Paul gives his estimate of the comparative value of...
Order of Church Services 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 Again the Apostle sums up his directions in two simple rules: 1. Let all things be done unto e...
The apostle now submitted certain gifts to the test of love. Prophesying is desirable because it edifies others. Then as to Tongues. It was a gift th...
(23) If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbeli...
REFLECTIONS Passing by many very useful observations, which in relation to Church government, might he taken from this Chapter; I shall only request...
Let all things be done decently and in order. Which may refer not only to what is said in this chapter, but in the foregoing part of the epistle; g...
Let all things be done decently and in order. Ver. 40. Let all things, &c. ] A general rule of great moment. In things both real and ritual d...
Wherefore, brethren To conclude this long discourse, and sum up the whole in a few words; covet to prophesy To discourse about divine things in a...
Chapter 12 has shown the placing of every gift in its own place in the body by the Spirit of God. Chapter 13 insists on love as the pervading influen...
On Spiritual Gifts. A. D. 57. 36 What? cam...
He forbade them not to speak with tongues, provided they did it decently and orderly, as all other things ought to be done in so grave an assembly as...
The Use Of Spiritual Gifts in the Gatherings of God's People (14:1-40). Having raised us up to heaven Paul now brings us abruptly back to earth as...
'Wherefore, my brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. But let all things be done decently and in order.' S...
CRITICAL NOTES 1 Corinthians 14:1 . Follow after .—Taking up the thought of a “way,” 1 Corinthians 12:31 ; as this whole verse resumes the them...
What is the subject of this chapter? Does it refer to the constant manner in which worship was conducted in the primitive churches; or does it refer...
EXPOSITION 1 Corinthians 14:1-46 The gift of preaching superior to the gift tongues . 1 Corinthians 14:1 Follow after charity;...
Final regulations:
Let all things be done decently and in order. Both Greek and Roman as well as Jewish custom forbade the public appearance of women, especially the...
Talking in Tongues 1 Corinthians 14:1-40 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The need for spiritual guidance in the matter of tongues. The church of today i...
Decently — By every individual. In order — By the whole church.
40 Let all things be done decently and in order.