The three phases of mortal life: babies, children, and men were intended to explain the whole matter of spiritual gifts, belonging as they did to the infancy and childhood age of the church, and not to its maturity. Prophesying, that is, explaining Scripture, is compared with speaking with tongues. Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is but speaking into the air. This might very well have been Paul's way of putting the terminator on tongues without discouraging any who might really have had the genuine gift. 1 Corinthians 14 generates more questions per square inch than just about any other chapter in the New Testament. If so, where is it? His speaking in tongues was genuine, a true gift, to edify himself; the "gifts" he was correcting were (1) either the misused genuine gifts, or (2) the affectations of the tongue counterfeiters; well, actually both of these were condemned. Much of 1 Corinthians 14 is recognizable because several of its verses are among the most popular verses in the Bible. This is proving himself the servant of Christ. Until it is affirmed that she should, it is a sin to make this rule universal. Certainly the fact is plain enough that there was a POSSIBILITY of no such interpreter being present; and therefore Paul gave the order that if none indeed was present, tongues were not to be used under any circumstances (1 Corinthians 14:28-28). If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me. [6] David Lipscomb, Commentary on First Corinthians (Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1935), p. 208. Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret. James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. Why then should intelligent people bother with it, or be impressed with it, or make any excuses whatever for it? 363-367. This drew attention, more than the plain interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the purposes of Christian charity less; it would not equally do good to the souls of men. [5] Adam Clarke, Commentary on the Holy Bible (New York: Carlton and Porter, 1831), Vol. If this does not condemn the whole monstrous aberration, then how on earth could it be condemned? Who is the author of such confusion? Women may not be evangelists. 6. Why has the phenomenon of counterfeit tongues persisted? By the above title is meant the counterfeit, faked and pretended gift of tongues. There seems to be a contradiction between 1 Corinthians 14:22 and 1 Corinthians 14:23-25. ii. 8. No man today could need any such confirmation because the New Testament makes it clear that all believers who repent and are baptized into Christ enjoy the promise of the sacred Scriptures that they will in consequence of their obedience and subsequently to their obedience receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38ff); and that word is all the confirmation that any true believer really needs. Let all things be done unto edifying. This is therefore a call for the Corinthians to stop chasing after tongues and to grow up spiritually. In this the third chapter of Paul's writings specifically related to tongue speaking and other spiritual gifts, the full thrust of his purpose is revealed. His conscience might be touched, the secrets of his heart might be revealed to him, and so he might be brought to confess his guilt, and to own that God was present in the assembly. But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Uninterpreted tongues were as disastrous as the efforts of a military bugler whose unintelligible blasts could not be distinguished either as a call to charge, a call to retreat, or a call to go to bed! Has any revelation been delivered to mankind since the days of the apostles by means of the gift of tongues duly interpreted? There is no understanding of this chapter without taking into account the falsity of those Corinthians tongues, but at the same time not denying a legitimate gift as then existing and having been prostituted to unholy ends. Many in all ages have prostrated themselves before God in worship and in prayers, and the admissibility of this as legitimate is plain enough in this verse. Barbarian ... in ancient times meant merely one who did not speak Greek. These reasons were: (1) The Old Testament gave man the authority over the family, as in verses cited above, and (2) the customs of the age made it shameful for a woman to speak in public. Anna spoke openly in the temple to everybody; and all Israel went "up to Deborah" for judgment. I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. The way to keep peace, truth, and order in the church, is to seek that which is good for it, to bear with that which is not hurtful to its welfare, and to keep up good behaviour, order, and decency. Here he says, that charity, or love, was to regulate all that they did. This whole section of this chapter (1 Corinthians 14:1-12), if it had any purpose at all, was to get rid of tongue-speaking in the assemblies of the church in Corinth, with the delicate purpose of Paul, always in view, not to discourage any real gift that might have existed there. As Lipscomb said with reference to this and 1 Corinthians 14:15:. 1 Corinthians 2:14 “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit.” Explanation and Commentary on 1 Corinthians 2:14. Every ability or possession is valuable in proportion to its usefulness. So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the Zondervan KJV Commentary. This was Paul's sarcastic denunciation of the pretensions of the Corinthians, having the impact of "Surely, you people could not believe that you are some kind of Mother Church!". (1-2) Receiving the collection. But let all things be done decently and in order. The tongue-speaking fraternity cannot claim Paul as an advocate of their practices, there being no record whatever that he ever did it in the presence of another human being; and, besides, his gift was the real thing! If so, who has ever heard a single word of it? 1 Corinthians 4:14-17 New King James Version (NKJV) Paul’s Paternal Care. To make this a universal rule for all women is to ignore the limitations evident in the passage. This has the weight of "no tongues in any case," except, of course, if such might have been duly interpreted by an inspired interpreter. In this context, it is not amiss to point out that the appearances of prophetesses in both Old Testament and New Testament seem to have been simultaneous with periods of decadence and spiritual lethargy. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. HENRY ALFORD The Greek New Testament 1 Corinthians Commentary. (6-14) Exhortations to worship that can be understood. Yes, but only to the extent that it had been perverted by dragging it into the public worship. As Kelcy pointed out, "There is good textual authority for rendering this verse as the RSV does: "If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized."[21]. Or of prophesying ... refers to intelligible teachings given by the Holy Spirit to Paul as a spiritual gift. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Corinthians 14 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men. The question persists regarding the authenticity of those Corinthian tongues. [4] Donald S. Metz, Beacon Bible Commentary (Kansas City, Missouri: Beacon Hill Press, 1968), p. 447. Follow after charity--as your first and chief aim, seeing that it is "the greatest" ( 1 Corinthians 13:13 ). We have already noted that Paul never used the gift in the presence of others, or in church assemblies. 3. Phoebe (Romans 16:1) was not a deacon in any official sense. The quotation of these verses in the sense of people singing and praying in the public services "with the spirit and the understanding" is based upon an incorrect discernment of their meaning. One can only be amazed at the near-universal acceptance of the idea that what those Corinthians were doing was actually CAUSED by the Holy Spirit! 1 Corinthians 15. Was God the author of it? He begins the chapter, I. From this, it is to be inferred that rule (1) is still operative in the sense in which it is applied in the Old Testament. There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification. On no occasion may tongues be used unless an interpreter is standing by to tell the audience every word that was spoken.SIZE>. How could the darnel be pulled up without rooting up the wheat? Any use of a tongue in such prayers contravened the purpose of congregational participation in the public prayers; and it is an error, therefore, to suppose that the Holy Spirit was guiding those tongue-speakers to do anything of that kind. What Paul said here is applicable to both varieties of tongues, both kinds being forbidden in public worship, the true kind because it was not interpreted and had no business in the public worship to start with, and the false kind because it was nothing but pure nonsense anyway. Barclay also observed this and suggested how it comes about: The phenomenon called tongue-speaking can be faked; this writer has seen it faked; and the simple truth is that anybody can fake it. In a sense, these next few verses counterbalance what he said in 1 Corinthians 1:18 to 1 Corinthians 2:5. An analysis of the above apostolic rules on tongue-speaking will emphasize the importance of the inspired interpreter, the gift of interpretation itself being one of the miraculous gifts; and Paul's statement in 1 Corinthians 14:28 that, "If there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church," still leaves the possibility that there were not any in Corinth who had that gift. The man who is inspired by the Spirit of God will observe order and decency in delivering his revelations. © 2021 Christianity.com. Incidentally, it is quite obvious that the assemblies of the early Christians were open meetings, free to be attended by any who might wish to do so. Fall down on his face and worship God ... "Power to make unbelieving visitors fall down on their faces and worship God, O for such today, instead of dead formalism on one hand and irreverent monkey business on the other!"[13]. As to the speaking in an unknown tongue, if another were present who could interpret, two miraculous gifts might be exercised at once, and thereby the church be edified, and the faith of the hearers confirmed at the same time. The first of these reasons, of course, is the greater, the other having been removed by the customs of subsequent ages. as absolutely sarcastic, meaning that no matter how "well" they thought they were giving thanks, the Holy Spirit was opposed to what they were doing, on the simple grounds that the rest of the congregation would not know "what thou sayest." There cannot be any doubt that formalism, which is the current religious style, and which certainly corrected the shameful disorders like those at Corinth, has nevertheless left many a congregation in a state of abiosis. Let your women, &c. — The last clause of the preceding verse is by some critics, and among the rest Bishop Pearce, joined with this, so as to make this sense; as in all the churches of the saints, let your women keep silence in the churches, namely, of Achaia. As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law. For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. In the church ... "This of course refers to the Christian assembly. 9. Tongue speakers may not set aside the rules designed to control and eliminate tongues; but it is equally true that churches may not set aside the limitations imposed upon women in the realm of authority, in evangelism, and in holding offices of authority in the church. Furthermore, Paul's speaking in tongues "more than ye all" is tremendously significant. 1 Corinthians 14:39,40 An exhortation … 16 Therefore I urge you, imitate me. The genuine gift (at Corinth) was never exercised by Paul, who surely had the gift (1 Corinthians 14:18), in public assemblies of the church, at least as far as the record goes, and based upon his stated refusal to use it at Corinth (1 Corinthians 14:6ff). When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. The only kind that has ever existed since the age of the apostles has been the kind Billy Graham called "counterfeit.". Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:15-25 (Read 1 Corinthians 14:15-25) There can be no assent to prayers that are not understood. There were not to be over three on any one occasion; two may not speak at once; and if one prophet was interrupted by another, that was the end of the first prophet's message! There is no rule, however, that this must always be done. Reproved by all, ... judged by all ... has reference to the power of a decently ordered service featuring intelligible speakers to move the unregenerated to accept the gospel, as stated in the next verse. Again from McGarvey: Of course, the gift of prophecy is no longer found in the church; but again to quote McGarvey: McGarvey's comment written during the previous century cannot be set aside as a mere catering to current trends. Has there ever been preserved any of this supernatural wisdom that is said to be imparted to people by means of tongues? So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? If there was an interpreter, then others might be permitted to hear both the tongue and the interpretation. Paul's admonition that they should pray to be able to interpret is, on the contrary, a declaration that they could not interpret. It may not be denied that there was a REAL gift of tongues belonging to some in Corinth, although this chapter does not give us much information on how that genuine gift operated. For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war? Putting together all of Paul's regulations, the conclusion persists that there were also false prophets engaging in the free-for-all orgiastic demonstrations going on in Corinth. Read 1 Corinthians 14 commentary using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. Is he the author of similar confusion in our own times? He simply did not wish to say anything that would discourage those souls who had indeed received of God the private gift of tongues for their encouragement. What is it then, brethren? There could have been no set program in advance, with even the words that people would say written down a week ahead. As Lipscomb said with reference to this and 1 Corinthians 14:15: The inference that must be made from this and the next verses is that the tongue-speakers had even taken over the songs and prayers of the public worship! [7] J. W. McGarvey, Commentary on First Corinthians (Cincinnati, Ohio: Standard Publishing Company, 1916), p. 137. For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. Certainly, he didn't do it in church assemblies. [14] Henry Bettenson, Documents of the Christian Church (New York and London: Oxford University Press, 1947), p. 6. It is not the subjective understanding of the participant that is meant, but the objective purpose of conveying understanding to others. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other … Anyone in possession of God's Spirit would have exactly the same attitude; but no, the tongue-speakers would rather speak ten thousand words in tongues than five words that anybody could understand! Every preacher or evangelist is commanded to "Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching" (1 Timothy 4:2). This is viewed as totally wrong with regard to all of the conduct which demanded Paul's attention. This probably means that, even if another heard it, he would not be able to understand it; and it appears that the speaker also could not understand it, unless he had the gift of interpretation. Not so much their voices being heard in a Christian assembly, but the rejection of lawful authority, is the thing suggested by Paul's statement that the Law of Moses forbade it. ). What then was the force of the rule under the old covenant? But if those who minister, plainly interpret Scripture, or preach the great truths and rules of the gospel, a heathen or unlearned person might become a convert to Christianity. Rules like these carry the strong implication that some at Corinth had claimed otherwise. This indeed posed a delicate problem. If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret: but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Paul's appeal here to the Old Testament proves this. First 30-days on us! The Corinthian women had violated that intention and Paul immediately assigned two reasons for forbidding the action (speaking in tongues publicly) which frustrated God's purpose. Can it be supposed that the Holy Spirit which led Paul to hide his gift and never use it publicly - can we suppose that the same Holy Spirit was moving in those Corinthians? The spiritual gift of prophecy was largely a teaching gift (1 Corinthians 14:3), but also included, at least in some cases, the ability to foretell future events. And if they would learn anything, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church. XX, Number 13. 508-510. Since not even he understood what was said ("no man understandeth"), the nature of that edification would appear to have been the confirmation to him (by the gift) of his having received the Holy Spirit. I thank God, I speak with tongues more than ye all. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1958), p. 196. This stresses the private nature of the true gift; and the apostolic order for it not to be used in church (without an interpreter) removed the only possible reason why the counterfeiters were faking it, making it impossible for them to accumulate any flattery or "glory" from the display of their "abilities" publicly. The Spirit of Christ can never contradict itself; and if their revelations are against those of the apostle, they do not come from the same Spirit. What shall I profit you ... means "I shall not profit you in any manner at all," if I come to you speaking in tongues. Perhaps Paul is saying that tongues are indeed a sign to unbelievers, but not a positive sign. Sweet Co., Inc., 1967), p. 69. It does just the opposite of converting unbelievers, with the result that they turn aside in disgust, as Paul stated in the very next verse. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols. However, there is another force operative in the tongue-speakings of post-apostolic times, and that is satanic instigation. If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord. Women may not be appointed to the eldership of a church, because, like most men, they are unqualified. All tongue-speaking must be done "in turn," that is, by persons speaking one at a time. Furthermore, Paul allowed that when an interpreter was present, along with other prescribed conditions, the gift at Corinth might properly be used (1 Corinthians 14:27). For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. "[10] All of Paul's tongue-speaking was apparently done in private devotions. Bruce gave the probable explanation thus: If Paul had not possessed the gift, some of his critics would have responded merely by saying, "Well, you know nothing about it." Certainly, the lack of authentic interpretation in the present times raises the most serious questions and goes far to prove the invalid nature of that which passes for tongue-speaking today. In one of your teachings on 1 Corinthians 14 you said … Paul's method of doing so was a marvel. 1 Corinthians 14 - Speaking in unknown Tongues by Albert Barnes Commentary. (15-25) Disorders from vain display of gifts; (26-33) and from women speaking in the church. Whatever the genuine gift was (at Corinth), there is simply no glimpse whatever of it in this chapter. ... McGarvey understood this is idiomatic for "What is the conclusion of the argument? Coffman Commentaries on the Bible. In a word, these four verses lay down practically the same rules for the prophets as those applying to those having the tongues (of either kind). This requirement alone demanded the omission of tongues from all church services. All religious services should be so performed in Christian assemblies, that all may join in, and profit by them. Far from being an instrument of converting unbelievers, or being some kind of sign that would help unbelievers to believe, tongues in a public assembly were a positive hindrance, resulting not in the conversion of any but in the judgment against Christians to the effect that they were all crazy. What about the woman whose husband is an ignoramus, an unbeliever, or an open enemy of God and all religion; should she comply with this rule? 1 Corinthians 14:34-38 Women are forbidden to speak there. Many exceptions to the rule were allowed and approved by God. Yet thus the preachers did who delivered their instructions in an unknown tongue. Wherefore my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. [8] F. F. Bruce, Answers to Questions (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1972), p. 99. They are a sign of judgment, as the unknown tongues of the Assyrians were in Isaiah’s day. [1] S. Lewis Johnson, Jr., Wycliffe Commentary (Chicago: Moody Press, 1971), p. 634. Upon the occasion of the creation and fall, God said to Eve, "Thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee" (Genesis 3:16). Every true follower of Christ will rather desire to do good to others, than to get a name for learning or fine speaking. Paul encountered some of these "barbarians" on his mission tours, namely, at Malta and at Lycaonia (Acts 14:11); and significantly Paul did not understand the dialect of the Lycaonians, this being another reason to suppose that Paul's gift of tongues did not include the gift of speaking in languages he had never learned, but was rather for private encouragement. Paul's use of the gift, it is generally agreed, was either privately or in some missionary effort, there being utterly no word of either in the New Testament. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. They are a sign of judgment, as the unknown tongues of the Assyrians were in Isaiah’s day. Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edification. By way of revelation ... refers to what was revealed in Scripture. 1. Here he teaches them, among spiritual gifts, which they should prefer, and by what rules they should make comparison. The women under consideration in this order were married, nothing whatever being said of widows, spinsters or the unmarried; and they were also ignorant, as indicated by "if they would learn anything." Bruce further commented on what Paul did here, saying, "(This was) a master-touch which leaves the enthusiasts completely outclassed and out-maneuvered on their own ground."[9]. For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. "Or of knowledge" refers to the spiritual gift of knowledge which Paul assuredly had. Paul is completely opposed to a blind fanaticism or irrational mysticism. Such a thing, of course, can also be produced through the influence of a kind of mob psychology which is sometimes evidenced in religious groups. "[7] We might state the argument as this: "Therefore, let's have no more of this tongue business in the songs and prayers; let everything be done in a language everybody can understand.". Well, there it is! There can be no assent to prayers that are not understood. [21] Raymond C. Kelcy, First Corinthians (Austin, Texas: R. B. Therefore, we view Paul's words, "Verily givest thanks well? Prophecy preferred to the gift of tongues. This is the golden rule for organizing and conducting public worship services of the church in all ages. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. While still refusing to forbid tongues categorically, for fear of wounding some with the real gift, Paul again stressed the superiority of teaching, commanding here that the brethren should desire to teach, not to speak in tongues. Only the possibility that they might have it is indicated. Even prior to that, Eve was designated as a "help" suitable for man (Genesis 2:18). Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise), Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This adds another dimension to Paul's picture of the Corinthian assembles: they were scandalous examples of utter and complete confusion. Certainly not! The first announcement of it came in a situation where it was drastically needed; and, despite the fact that over-formalization may occur from an over-zealous enforcement of it, it is the failure to enforce it at all which distinguishes many so-called "free" religious groups today. There is a continuation of the thought of the foolishness of tongue-speaking. Note the following: (a) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel ... which departed not from the temple ... and spake of him (Christ) to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem (Luke 2:36-38). No new paragraph begins here, such a division being arbitrary and incorrect. Teaching ... would refer to the instruction of ordinary, uninspired teachers; and in this, it corresponds roughly to preaching in the present time. But he does not exclude intuition and emotion; cf. Tongues in a church? This would have made for shorter services, since the probable result was that they could run through the maximum number of three rather quickly under those rules! For if I pray in this way. Study the bible online using commentary on 1 Corinthians 14 and more! 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