1 Corinthians 14:33

14:33 for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace.

As in all the churches of the saints,

1 Corinthians 14:40

14:40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.

Colossians 2:5

2:5 For though I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your morale and the firmness of your faith in Christ.


sn This phrase may be taken with v. 33a.

tn The conditional particle εἰ (ei) together with καί (kai) here indicates a first class condition in Greek and carries a concessive force, especially when seen in contrast to the following phrase which begins with ἀλλά (alla).

tn Grk “rejoicing and seeing.”

tn The Greek word τάξις can mean “order,” “discipline,” or even “unbroken ranks” (REB).