1 Corinthians 14:1

CHAPTER XIV.

We should earnestly desire spiritual gifts; but prophesying

is to be preferred, because it is superior to the gift of

tongues, 1, 2.

Prophesying defined, 3.

How to regulate this supernatural gift of tongues, in teaching

for the edification of the Church, 4-13.

In praying and giving thanks, 14-17.

Those who speak with tongues should interpret that others may

be edified, 18-22

What benefit may accrue from this in the public assemblies,

23-28.

How the prophets or teachers should act in the Church, 29-33.

Women should keep silence in the church, 34, 35.

All should be humble, and every thing should be done in love,

36-40.

NOTES ON CHAP. XIV.

Verse 1 Corinthians 14:1. Follow after charity] Most earnestly labour to be put in possession of that love which beareth, believeth, hopeth, and endureth all things. It may be difficult to acquire, and difficult to retain this blessed state, but it is essential to your present peace and eternal happiness. This clause belongs to the preceding chapter.

Desire spiritual gifts] Ye are very intent on getting those splendid gifts which may add to your worldly consequence, and please your carnal minds-but labour rather to get the gifts of God's Spirit, by which ye may grow in grace, and be useful to others-and particularly desire that ye may prophesy-that ye may be able to teach and instruct others in the things of their salvation.