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Order Enables Learning
Paul's instruction for prophets to speak "one by one" was not merely about politeness. Commentators stress that this orderly approach is essential for the primary goals of a church gathering: that everyone present might learn and be encouraged. Disorderly services hinder both learning and spiritual comfort.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:31
18th Century
Theologian
For you may all prophesy, etc. There is time enough for all; there is no need to speak in confusion and disorder. Every person may have an…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:31
One by one (καθ' ενα). Regular idiom.
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:31
19th Century
Bishop
For you may all prophesy one by one.—Better, For it is in your power all to prophesy one by one. How it is in their power is expl…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:29–36
(29–33a) As for regulating prophesying in church, only a limited number—not over three—should speak, lest so much be said as to cause confusion. Th…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:31
16th Century
Theologian
You can all, one by one. In the first place, when he says all, he does not include believers universally, but only those who were…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:31
17th Century
Pastor
For you may all prophesy one by one
Not every member of the church, but everyone that had the gift of prophecy; so t…
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…