1 Corinthians 14:33
Context14:33 for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace.
As in all the churches of the saints, 1
1 Corinthians 14:40
Context14:40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.
Colossians 2:5
Context2:5 For though 2 I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to see 3 your morale 4 and the firmness of your faith in Christ.
[14:33] 1 sn This phrase may be taken with v. 33a.
[2:5] 2 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).
[2:5] 3 tn Grk “rejoicing and seeing.”
[2:5] 4 tn The Greek word τάξις can mean “order,” “discipline,” or even “unbroken ranks” (REB).