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 

1 Corinthians 14:40

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

Colossians 2:5

2:5 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).