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Clear Rules for Order
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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
18th Century
Theologian
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…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
By two (κατα δυο). According to two, ratio.
Or at most (η το πλειστον). Adverbial accusative, "or at the m…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
19th Century
Bishop
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
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…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
16th Century
Theologian
If any one speak in another tongue. He now describes the order and limits the measure. “If you wish to speak with other tongues, …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:27
17th Century
Pastor
If any man speak in an unknown tongue
He begins with the gift of tongues, with speaking in an unknown tongue, as the…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:26–33
17th Century
Minister
Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this aim: Let all be done to edifying. As for speaking in an unknown tongue, if someo…