If I come (εαν ελθω). Third cla condition, supposable case (aorist subjunctive).

What shall I profit you (…

Now, brethren, if I come unto you, etc. The truth that the apostle had been illustrating in an abstract manner, he now proceeds to illustr…

Now, brothers and sisters.—By applying these things to himself as an illustration, the Apostle reinforces the preceding teaching. …

At this point Paul draws a conclusion. Since tongues without interpretation do not edify, what good would it do the Corinthians if Paul came speaki…

Now, brethren, if I should come. He presents himself as an example, because in his own person the matter was demonstrated more strikingly.…

Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues ,
&c.] The apostle exemplifies this matter in himself, and s…

Even an apostle could not edify unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them i…

Here the Apostle addre es a potential objection or misunderstanding that could arise from what he just said. Some might believe that since the Apos…