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Text -- 1 Corinthians 14:28 (NET)

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14:28 But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.
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Dictionary Themes and Topics: Tongues | Tongue | TONGUES, GIFT OF | TONGUES OF FIRE | SYNAGOGUE | SILENCE | PROPHECY; PROPHETS, 2 | PAUL, THE APOSTLE, 4 | MINISTRY | Language | Interpreter | HOLY SPIRIT, 2 | Corinth | Church | more
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Robertson: 1Co 14:28 - -- But if there be no interpreter ( ean de mē ēi diermēneutēs ). Third class condition. Earliest known instance and possibly made by Paul from v...

But if there be no interpreter ( ean de mē ēi diermēneutēs ).

Third class condition. Earliest known instance and possibly made by Paul from verb in 1Co 14:27. Reappears in Byzantine grammarians.

Robertson: 1Co 14:28 - -- Keep silence in church ( sigatō en ekklēsiāi ). Linear action (present active imperative). He is not even to speak in a tongue once. He can ind...

Keep silence in church ( sigatō en ekklēsiāi ).

Linear action (present active imperative). He is not even to speak in a tongue once. He can indulge his private ecstasy with God.

Wesley: 1Co 14:28 - -- That tongue, if he find it profitable to himself in his private devotions.

That tongue, if he find it profitable to himself in his private devotions.

JFB: 1Co 14:28 - -- The speaker in unknown tongues.

The speaker in unknown tongues.

JFB: 1Co 14:28 - -- (compare 1Co 14:2, 1Co 14:4) --privately and not in the hearing of others.

(compare 1Co 14:2, 1Co 14:4) --privately and not in the hearing of others.

Clarke: 1Co 14:28 - -- But if there be no interpreter - If there be none present who can give the proper sense of this Hebrew reading and speaking, then let him keep silen...

But if there be no interpreter - If there be none present who can give the proper sense of this Hebrew reading and speaking, then let him keep silence, and not occupy the time of the Church, by speaking in a language which only himself can understand.

Calvin: 1Co 14:28 - -- 28.Let him speak to himself and to God “Let him enjoy,” says he, “his gift in his own conscience, and let him give thanks to God.” For in thi...

28.Let him speak to himself and to God “Let him enjoy,” says he, “his gift in his own conscience, and let him give thanks to God.” For in this way I explain the expression to speak to himself and to God, as meaning — to recognize in his own mind with thanksgiving the favor conferred upon him, 860 and to enjoy it as his own, when there is not an opportunity for bringing it forward in a public manner. For he draws a contrast between this secret way of speaking, and speaking publicly in the Church — which he forbids. 861

Defender: 1Co 14:28 - -- In 1Co 14:27, Paul insists that only one man speak in a foreign language at a time, with never more than three doing this at one meeting, and then onl...

In 1Co 14:27, Paul insists that only one man speak in a foreign language at a time, with never more than three doing this at one meeting, and then only if there is someone present who can translate each message. Since one could only plan to use his gift of tongues if he knew in advance that an interpreter would be there who could explain his message, this restriction would have the practical effect of essentially eliminating this practice in the church. Nevertheless, Paul would not forbid the use of this gift, and neither should we (1Co 14:39) in case some circumstance should develop comparable to that at Pentecost."

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Barnes: 1Co 14:28 - -- But if there be no interpreter - If there be no one present who has the gift of interpretation. And let him speak to himself and to God - ...

But if there be no interpreter - If there be no one present who has the gift of interpretation.

And let him speak to himself and to God - See the note at 1Co 14:2, note at 1Co 14:4. Let him commune with himself, and with God; let him meditate on the truths which are revealed to him, and let him in secret express his desires to God.

Poole: 1Co 14:28 - -- If he hath a mind to use this gift, he may use it to God who understands all languages, by himself; but let him keep silence in the assembly o...

If he hath a mind to use this gift, he may use it to God who understands all languages, by himself; but

let him keep silence in the assembly of Christians, where he is not understood.

Gill: 1Co 14:28 - -- But if there be no interpreter,.... None that has the gift of interpretation of divers tongues, and he that speaks with them has not that, which was s...

But if there be no interpreter,.... None that has the gift of interpretation of divers tongues, and he that speaks with them has not that, which was sometimes the case:

let him keep silence in the church; let him not make use of his gift publicly before the whole congregation, since without an interpreter it will be entirely useless:

and let him speak to himself, and to God; he may make use of his gift to his own edification, and to the glory of God, by speaking with a low voice, or in his heart, which he himself may be conscious of, and God the searcher of hearts, and that knows all languages, fully understands; and so may be edified himself, and God may be glorified by him; whereas, if he was to use it openly and publicly, it would not only be unprofitable, but an hinderance to others: or he might retire to his own house, and there exercise it by himself, and in the presence of God, when it might be of some use and advantage to himself, but would be highly improper to bring it into the church, or public congregation; for instead of assisting, it would but dampen their devotion, and therefore it was very reasonable he should be silent there.

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TSK Synopsis: 1Co 14:1-40 - --1 Prophecy is commended,2 and preferred before speaking with tongues,6 by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.12 Both must be referred to edif...

MHCC: 1Co 14:26-33 - --Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. As to the speaking in an unknown tongue, if another were ...

Matthew Henry: 1Co 14:26-33 - -- In this passage the apostle reproves them for their disorder, and endeavours to correct and regulate their conduct for the future. I. He blames them...

Barclay: 1Co 14:26-33 - --Paul comes near to the end of this section with some very practical advice. He is determined that anyone who possesses a gift should receive every ch...

Constable: 1Co 7:1--16:13 - --III. Questions asked of Paul 7:1--16:12 The remainder of the body of this epistle deals with questions the Corin...

Constable: 1Co 12:1--14:40 - --E. Spiritual gifts and spiritual people chs. 12-14 Paul had been dealing with matters related to worship...

Constable: 1Co 14:26-40 - --5. The need for order 14:26-40 The Corinthians' public worship practices not only failed to be e...

Constable: 1Co 14:26-33 - --The ordering of these gifts 14:26-33 The apostle now began to regulate the use of tongues with interpretation, and he urged the use of discernment wit...

College: 1Co 14:1-40 - --1 CORINTHIANS 14 D. GIFTS OF PROPHECY AND TONGUES (14:1-25) 1. Tongues and Prophecy Compared (14:1-5) 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire s...

McGarvey: 1Co 14:28 - --but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God .

Lapide: 1Co 14:1-40 - --CHAPTER XIV SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER i. He puts prophecy before the gift of tongues, because ( a ) it is of great use in edifying others, and tongue...

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Introduction / Outline

Robertson: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) First Corinthians From Ephesus a.d. 54 Or 55 By Way of Introduction It would be a hard-boiled critic today who would dare deny the genuineness o...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The AUTHENTICITY of this Epistle is attested by CLEMENT OF ROME [First Epistle to the Corinthians, 47], POLYCARP [Epistle to the Philippians, 11], and...

JFB: 1 Corinthians (Outline) THE INSCRIPTION; THANKSGIVING FOR THE SPIRITUAL STATE OF THE CORINTHIAN CHURCH; REPROOF OF PARTY DIVISIONS: HIS OWN METHOD OF PREACHING ONLY CHRIST. ...

TSK: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 1Co 14:1, Prophecy is commended, 1Co 14:2, and preferred before speaking with tongues, 1Co 14:6, by a comparison drawn from musical instr...

Poole: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) CORINTHIANS CHAPTER 14

MHCC: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) The Corinthian church contained some Jews, but more Gentiles, and the apostle had to contend with the superstition of the one, and the sinful conduct ...

MHCC: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) (1Co 14:1-5) Prophecy preferred to the gift of tongues. (1Co 14:6-14) The unprofitableness of speaking in unknown languages. (1Co 14:15-25) Exhortat...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The First Epistle of St. Paul to the Corinthians Corinth was a principal city of Greece, in that partic...

Matthew Henry: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) In this chapter the apostle directs them about the use of their spiritual gifts, preferring those that are best and fitted to do the greatest good....

Barclay: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) A GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO THE LETTERS OF PAUL The Letters Of Paul There is no more interesting body of documents in the New Testament than the letter...

Barclay: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) The False And The True Worship (1Co_14:1-19) The Effects Of False And True Worship (1Co_14:20-25) Practical Advice (1Co_14:26-33) Forbidden Innova...

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) Introduction Historical Background Corinth had a long history stretching back into the...

Constable: 1 Corinthians (Outline) Outline I. Introduction 1:1-9 A. Salutation 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving 1:4-9 ...

Constable: 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians Bibliography Adams, Jay. Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible. Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presb...

Haydock: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) THE FIRST EPISTLE OF ST. PAUL, THE APOSTLE, TO THE CORINTHIANS. INTRODUCTION. Corinth was the capital of Achaia, a very rich and populous city...

Gill: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS This was not the first epistle that was written by the apostle to the Corinthians, for we read in this of his having ...

Gill: 1 Corinthians 14 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 1 CORINTHIANS 14 In this chapter the apostle discourses concerning the use of spiritual gifts, and prefers prophesying, or preachin...

College: 1 Corinthians (Book Introduction) FOREWORD Since the past few decades have seen an explosion in the number of books, articles, and commentaries on First Corinthians, a brief word to t...

College: 1 Corinthians (Outline) OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION - 1:1-9 A. Salutation - 1:1-3 B. Thanksgiving - 1:4-9 II. DISUNITY AND COMMUNITY FRAGMENTATION - 1:10-4:21 A. ...

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