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Worship's Dual Purpose
Commentators clarify that Paul isn't condemning the act of giving thanks in a tongue itself. They note it can be a genuine and acceptable form of personal worship to God. However, in a public setting, worship has a second, crucial purpose: to build up, or "edify," the entire community. An act of worship that only benefits the speaker falls short of this corporate goal.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:17
18th Century
Theologian
For thou verily givest thanks well. That is, even if you use a foreign language. You do it with the heart; and it is accepted by God as yo…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:17
19th Century
Bishop
For thou verily givest thanks well.—It is implied here that speaking in a tongue was, regarding an individual, an accepta…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:17
Praying and singing in the spirit and mind (v.15) are involved in praising and giving thanks to God (v.16), all of which are to be a coherent part …
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John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:17
17th Century
Pastor
For you verily give thanks well In very proper words, and pertinent expressions, with great affection and devotion, suita…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:15–25
17th Century
Minister
There can be no agreement with prayers that are not understood. A truly Christian minister will seek much more to do spiritual good to people's sou…