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But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
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The Power of Plain Preaching
Commentators stress that Paul's primary point is the practical power of understandable prophecy (preaching). Unlike speaking in tongues, which would confuse a visitor, the clear and plain teaching of God's truth has a unique ability to awaken the conscience and touch the heart of an unbeliever, making the gospel effective for those who are seeking.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But if all prophesy. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 14:1).
This means if all, in proper order and time, utter the truths …
He is reproved by all (ελεγχετα υπο παντων). Old word for strong proof, is undergoing conviction.
Is judged
19th Century
Anglican
But if all prophesy.—There is no danger of exaggeration regarding this gift. Each one uttering prophecy, telling forth th…
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16th Century
Protestant
But if all prophesy—as he had previously shown them how much more advantageous prophecy is to those that are of the household of faith…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But if all prophecy That is, all that speak publicly in the church, not together, but in their order, one after anot…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
A gloss suggests that another argument proving the Apostle's proposition begins here. But in light of what has been said, there is only one proposi…
