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If any man speaks in another language, let it be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
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Commentators unanimously agree that Paul sets firm, practical guidelines for using the gift of tongues in church. Only two or, at most, three people should speak per service, they must do so one at a time, and an interpreter must be present. This structure was designed to prevent chaos and ensure orderly worship.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Let it be by two, or at the most by three. That is, two, or at most three in one day, or in one meeting. So Grotius, Rosenmuller, Doddridg…
By two (κατα δυο). According to two, ratio.
Or at most (η το πλειστον). Adverbial accusative, "or at the m…
19th Century
Anglican
If any man speak in an unknown tongue.—Better, If any man speak in a tongue. Here is the practical application o…
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Verse 26 gives us a short outline of the elements of worship in Corinth: a hymn, instruction, revelation, a tongue, an interpretation. Some of this…
16th Century
Protestant
If any one speak in another tongue. He now describes the order and limits the measure. “If you wish to speak with other tongues, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If any man speak in an unknown tongue He begins with the gift of tongues, with speaking in an unknown tongue, as the…
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Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this aim: Let all be done to edifying. As for speaking in an unknown tongue, if someo…
13th Century
Catholic
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 …
