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An End to the Argument
Commentators agree this is not an endorsement of ignorance, but a stern dismissal. After establishing his commands are from the Lord, Paul refuses to engage in endless debate with those who willfully reject his authority. He essentially declares that the truth has been delivered, and those who remain stubbornly unconvinced are left to face the consequences.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:38
18th Century
Theologian
But if any man be ignorant, etc. If anyone pretends to be ignorant of my authority, or whether I have a right to command. If he pretends t…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:38
19th Century
Bishop
But if any man is ignorant.—There are two readings here in the Greek, for each of which there is strong evidence.
The passa…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:38
Paul now steps delicately. He had given strict commands but wants to soften their impact. He asks for those who have the gift of prophecy and are s…
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John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:38
16th Century
Theologian
But if any man be ignorant—the old translation reads as follows: He that knows not this, will be unknown; but this is a mistake. …
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:38
17th Century
Pastor
But if any man be ignorant Of "these" words, as the Arabic version adds, and does not know and own them to be the command…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:34–40
17th Century
Minister
When the apostle exhorts Christian women to seek information on religious subjects from their husbands at home, it shows that believing families sh…