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Verse 1 Corinthians 14:4. _HE THAT SPEAKETH IN AN_ UNKNOWN _TONGUE_]
In the _Hebrew_ for instance, the knowledge of the depth and power of
which he has got by a Divine revelation, _edifieth himself_ b...
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EDIFIETH HIMSELF - That is, the truths which are communicated to him
by the Spirit, and which he utters in an unknown language, may be
valuable, and may be the means of strengthening his faith, and
bu...
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4. PROPHECY AND SPEAKING WITH A TONGUE.
CHAPTER 14
_ 1. Prophecy the better gift. (1 Corinthians 14:1 .)_
2. Intelligibility demanded. (1 Corinthians 14:14 .)
3. Practical instructions for the publ...
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1 CORINTHIANS 14. PROPHECY AND SPEAKING WITH TONGUES, THEIR RELATIVE
VALUE AND THEIR PLACE IN THE CHURCH GATHERING. Paul now comes to the
direct comparison between the two types of ecstatic speech on...
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THE FALSE AND THE TRUE WORSHIP (1 Corinthians 14:1-19)...
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Pursue this love. Covet the spiritual things, especially the gift of
forthtelling the truth to others. For he who speaks in a tongue does
not speak to men but to God, for no one can understand. By the...
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EDIFIETH. Greek. _oikodomeo._ See Acts 9:31.
CHURCH. App-186....
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_He that speaketh in an_unknown _tongue edifieth himself_ Not
necessarily because he understands what he is saying, but because his
spirit, stirred up by the Spirit of God, is led by the experience of...
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ἙΑΥΤῸΝ ΟἸΚΟΔΟΜΕΙ͂. Not necessarily because he
understands what he is saying, but because his spirit, stirred up by
the Spirit of God, is led by the experience of the inward emotion to
praise God. Esti...
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1 Corinthians 14:1-25. THE SUPERIORITY OF THE GIFT OF PROPHECY OVER
THAT OF TONGUES...
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_THE GIFTS OF TONGUES AND PROPHECY -- 1 CORINTHIANS 14:1-5:_ These
spiritual gifts were temporary and were only possessed in the first
few years of the existence of the church. In this chapter Paul de...
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ΛΑΛΏΝ _praes. act. part. от_ ΛΑΛΈΩ (G3956)
говорить. Part, в роли _subst._ ΈΑΥΤΌΝ (G1438)
сам. Златоуст сказал: "какая разница
между одним человеком и церковью?" (RP).
ΈΚΚΛΗΣΊΑΝ (G1577) церковь, собр...
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IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE.— By γλωσση, _tongue,_ Dr. Lightfoot, in
this chapter, understands the _Hebrew_ tongue; which, he observes, was
used in the synagogue in reading the scripture, in praying, and in...
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APPLEBURY'S COMMENTS
_Text_
1 Corinthians 14:1-19. Follow after love; yet desire earnestly
spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that
speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men,...
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BUTLER'S COMMENTS
SECTION 1
Preaching by Prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1-12)
14 Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts,
especially that you may prophesy. 2For one who speaks in a...
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He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that
prophesieth edifieth the church.
EDIFIETH HIMSELF - as he understands the meaning, of the particular
"tongue;" but "the church,...
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11 The time came when the apostle admonished and taught in order that
he should present every man _ mature _ in Christ (Col_1:28). Epaphras
struggled in prayers that they should stand mature and compl...
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EDIFIETH (RM 'buildeth up') HIMSELF] by conscious communion with God....
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_(e) Spiritual Gifts
(iii) The Gift of Tongues subordinate to Prophecy_
The Apostle in this chapter deals with the abuse of the gift of
tongues which characterised the Corinthians, and declares that i...
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SERVANTS OF CHRIST
1 CORINTHIANS
_HILDA BRIGHT_
CHAPTER 14
*PROPHECY AND TONGUES 14:1-40
1. THE EFFECT OF *PROPHECY 14:1-5
V1 Follow the way of love. You should be eager to have the gifts of
th...
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HE THAT SPEAKETH IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE. — Better, _He that speaketh
in a tongue._ The introduction of the word “unknown” destroys the
whole force of the passage. All tongues — as distinct from language...
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CHAPTER 20
SPIRITUAL GIFTS AND PUBLIC WORSHIP
Is the first twenty-five verses of this chapter Paul gives his
estimate of the comparative value of the two chief spiritual gifts:
speaking with tongues...
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§ 44. THE GIFTS OF TONGUES AND OF PROPHECY. The digression upon ἡ
ἀγάπη has not diverted us from the subject of this Div.; Love
has shown the way (1 Corinthians 12:31 _b_) in which all τὰ
πνευματικά ...
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“He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself, but he that
prophesies edifies a church (assembly)” not one but many persons,
not himself but a whole community. The impression made on the
γλωσσολαλῶν b...
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THE GIFT OF “PROPHESYING”
1 Corinthians 14:1
The word _prophesy_ is used here, as so largely in Scripture, not in
the limited sense of foretelling the future, but of pouring forth
heaven-given speech...
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The apostle now submitted certain gifts to the test of love.
Prophesying is desirable because it edifies others. Then as to
Tongues. It was a gift that enabled men to speak to God, perhaps in
prayer,...
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Prophesy Builds Up and Comforts the Church
Paul had already told the brethren that love is most important to
Christians. Yet, he thought it was good for the Corinthians to desire
the gifts that might...
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He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that
prophesieth edifieth the (e) church.
(e) The company....
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“He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that
prophesieth, edifieth the Church.”
From his intimate communion with God, the glossolalete derives a
blessing which, even though it is not tr...
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(1) Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that
ye may prophesy. (2) For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue
speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him;...
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As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle
give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle
speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
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4._He that speaketh in another tongue, edifieth himself. In _place of
what he had said before — that he _speaketh unto God, _he now says
— he _speaketh to himself _But whatever is done in the Church,...
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Two Verses in this Chapter 14 demand a little attention (1 Corinthians
14:1-2 the 3rd and the 6th (1 Corinthians 14:3; 1 Corinthians 14:6).
Verse 3 ...
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HE THAT SPEAKETH ITS AN UNKNOWN TONGUE,.... Be it the Hebrew language,
or any other; some copies, and the Ethiopic version, read, "with
tongues":
EDIFIETH HIMSELF; his heart may be warmed, his affect...
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He that speaketh in an _unknown_ tongue edifieth himself; but he that
prophesieth edifieth the church.
Ver. 4. _Edifieth the Church_] Therefore prophecy is the more worthy,
because profitable. _Prode...
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_Follow after love_ Namely, that love, the nature, necessity, and
excellence of which are shown at large in the preceding chapter;
pursue this, which far exceeds all extraordinary gifts, with zeal,
vi...
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Endowments are valuable in proportion as they are useful, and it
should be the object of all, in the exercise of their talents, to do
good....
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THE USE OF SPIRITUAL GIFTS IN PUBLIC WORSHIP.
The gift of prophesying greater than that of tongues:...
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HE THAT SPEAKETH IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE EDIFIES HIMSELF; BUT HE THAT
PROPHESIES EDIFIES THE CHURCH....
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Chapter 12 has shown the placing of every gift in its own place in the
body by the Spirit of God. Chapter 13 insists on love as the pervading
influence for unity and peace in the functioning of the bo...
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HE THAT SPEAKETH IN. TONGUE EDIFIETH HIMSELF; BUT HE THAT PROPHESIETH
EDIFIETH THE CHURCH.
'edifieth himself' -Note: All tongue-speakers didn't necessarily
understand what they had just said. (1 Cor...
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1-5 Prophesying, that is, explaining Scripture, is compared with
speaking with tongues. This drew attention, more than the plain
interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the...
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HE THAT SPEAKETH IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE EDIFIETH HIMSELF; knowledge or
understanding of the things that any man speaketh, is necessary to the
improvement of them, by their being a means to promote faith...
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He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth
edifieth the church. [The apostle here lays the groundwork of his
argument. Prophecy is superior to the gift of exercising his sp...
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1 Corinthians 14:4 speaks G2980 (G5723) tongue G1100 edifies G3618
(G5719) himself G1438 but G1161 prophesies...
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1 Corinthians 14:3. BUT HE THAT PROPHESIETH SPEAKETH UNTO MEN
EDIFICATION (in general), AND COMFORT, AND CONSOLATION.
1 Corinthians 14:4. HE THAT SPEAKETH IN A TONGUE EDIFIETH HIMSELF even
when not un...
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THE CHURCH
(εκκλησιαν). No article, literally, "a church" (local use).
Not η εκκλησια....
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CONTENTS: Prophecy and speaking in tongues. The order of the ministry
of this gift in the church.
CHARACTERS: God, Holy Spirit, Paul.
CONCLUSION: That is the best and most eligible gift which best an...
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What is the subject of this chapter? Does it refer to the constant
manner in which worship was conducted in the primitive churches; or
does it refer to the manner in which men possessed of secondary g...
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HELPS ONLY HIMSELF. Speaking in strange tongues made this person feel
close to God and gave him a sense of power (compare 2 Corinthians
12:1-10). HELPS THE WHOLE CHURCH. By speaking God's message in a...
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1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 14:4 THE ONE WHO SPEAKS IN A
TONGUE BUILDS UP HIMSELF because his spirit prays to God even though
he does not understand what is said (see vv....
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CHAPTER XIV
SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER
i. He puts prophecy before the gift of tongues, because (_a_) it is of
great use in edifying others, and tongues are not, unless some one
interpret; (_b_) because...
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_CRITICAL NOTES_
1 Corinthians 14:1. FOLLOW AFTER.—Taking up the thought of a
“way,” 1 Corinthians 12:31; as this whole verse resumes the theme
of 12, after the digression or episode of 13 “_Pursue_”...
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EXPOSITION
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1
_The_ _gift of preaching superior to the gift_ _tongues_.
1 CORINTHIANS 14:1
FOLLOW AFTER CHARITY; literally, _chase; pursue. _The word is one of
whi
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So Paul exhorts,
Follow after love and desire spiritual (1 Corinthians 14:1),
But rather, that you may prophecy. We were told to covet earnestly the
best gifts. Now, again, he is saying the same thi...
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1 Corinthians 14:14; 1 Corinthians 14:18; 1 Corinthians 14:19; 1
Corinthians 14:3...
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TALKING IN TONGUES
1 Corinthians 14:1
INTRODUCTORY WORDS
1. The need for spiritual guidance in the matter of tongues. The
church of today is beset by a group of people who very dogmatically
assert t...
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Edifieth himself — Only, on the most favourable supposition. The
church — The whole congregation....
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Observe here, 1. Another argument used by the apostle to prove the
gift of prophesying, that is, of interpreting the holy scripture, to
be far more excellent than the gift of tongues, separated from t...