Albert Barnes Commentary 1 Corinthians 14:38

"But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant." — 1 Corinthians 14:38 (ASV)

But if any man be ignorant, etc. If anyone pretends to be ignorant of my authority, or whether I have a right to command. If he pretends to doubt whether I am inspired, and whether what I utter is in accordance with the will of God.

Let him be ignorant. At his own peril, let him remain so and abide the consequences. I will not take any further trouble to debate with him.

I have stated my authority. I have delivered the commands of God. And now, if he disregards them and still doubts whether all this is said by Divine authority, let him abide the consequences of rejecting the law of God.

I have given full proof of my Divine commission. I have nothing more to say on that subject. And now, if he chooses to remain in ignorance or incredulity, the fault is his own, and he must answer for it to God.