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And let the prophets speak [by] two or three, and let the others discern.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By two or three (δυο η τρεις). No κατα here as in verse 27. Let two or three prophets speak.

Let the others discern…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Let the prophets speak. See Barnes' notes on 1 Corinthians 14:1.

Speak two or three. On the same days, or at t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Let the prophets speak.—This is the application of the general principle, Let all be done to edification, to those who ha…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

(29–33a) As for regulating prophesying in church, only a limited number—not over three—should speak, lest so much be said as to cause confusion. Th…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Prophets, two or three. Regarding prophecy, too, he prescribes limits, because, as they commonly say, "multitude breeds confusion…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let the prophets speak, two or three
The apostle having finished the rules for streaking with an unknown tongue, pro…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this aim: Let all be done to edifying. As for speaking in an unknown tongue, if someo…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here the Apostle instructs them on how to behave regarding the use of the gift of tongues, and he does two things: first, he shows how they should …

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