1 Corinthians 14:16

Bless.. giving of thanks] Probably no special reference to the Eucharist. It is clear that public worship was largely at least extempore. Every member who was moved to do so, contributed to the edification of the congregation, by psalm, or prayer, or exhortation, or explanation: cp. 1 Corinthians 14:26.

Occupieth the room (RV 'filleth the place') of the unlearned] RM 'him that is without gifts'; probably here, 'any one not understanding your “tongue.” The (RV) Amen] the close of prayers and thanksgivings among both Jews and Christians, expressing the assent of the congregation (Nehemiah 8:6; Psalms 106:48.)