If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
If any man speak - namely, as a prophet, or divinely-taught teacher in the church assembly.
The - no article: 'as oracles of God.' This may be due to "God" having no article, it being a principle, when a governed noun omits the article, that the governing noun shall omit it too. In Acts 7:38 the article is wanting: thus, "as the oracles of God," the Old Testament may be right; so Romans 12:6. But the context suits better, 'Let him speak as (becomes one speaking) oracles OF GOD.' His divinely-inspired words are not his own, but God's; as a steward (1 Peter 4:10) having them committed to him, he ought so to speak them. Jesus was the pattern (Matthew 7:29; John 12:49; John 14:10: cf. 2 Corinthians 2:17). Note, the very term restricted elsewhere (Acts 7:38; Romans 3:2; Hebrews 5:12) to the Old Testament writings, is here predicated of the inspired words (the substance of which was afterward written) of the New Testament prophets.
Minister - in acts: the other sphere of spiritual activity besides speaking.
As of - `out of' the store of his 'strength' х ischuos (G2479), physical: for outward service; not moral and intellectual 'ability:' so. Mark 12:30].
Giveth, х choreegei (G5524)] - 'supplieth:' said of a choragus, who supplied the chorus with necessaries for performing their several parts.
That God in all things may be glorified - the end of all a Christian's acts.
Through Jesus Christ - the Mediator through whom all blessings come down to us, and all our praises ascend to God. Through Christ alone can God he glorified in us, our saying, and doings.
To whom - Christ.
Be - `is.'
Forever and ever - `unto the ages of the ages.'