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Clarity is Essential for Profit
Paul uses himself as a powerful example, arguing that even an apostle's message is useless if the hearers cannot understand it. Commentators universally agree that the central theme is the necessity of intelligible communication. For any teaching or spiritual gift to benefit the church, it must be clear and comprehensible.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
18th Century
Theologian
Now, brethren, if I come unto you, etc. The truth that the apostle had been illustrating in an abstract manner, he now proceeds to illustr…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
If I come (εαν ελθω). Third class condition, supposable case (aorist subjunctive).
What shall I profit you
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
19th Century
Bishop
Now, brothers and sisters.—By applying these things to himself as an illustration, the Apostle reinforces the preceding teaching. …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
At this point Paul draws a conclusion. Since tongues without interpretation do not edify, what good would it do the Corinthians if Paul came speaki…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
16th Century
Theologian
Now, brethren, if I should come. He presents himself as an example, because in his own person the matter was demonstrated more strikingly.…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:6
17th Century
Pastor
Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues ,
&c.] The apostle exemplifies this matter in himself, and s…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Even an apostle could not edify unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them i…