1 Corinthians 14:40, NASB: "But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner." John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians, Living By Faith: Commentary on Romans & 1st Corinthians. 24 Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. It unquestionably so lay in the apostle’s own mind. "but of peace"-"harmony" (Mof). Paul’s context in 1 Corinthians 14 is more focused on what the Corinthian Christians do when they come together as a church than on what they do in their own devotional life. We must, indeed, in the first place, make it our aim, that the truth of God may, without contention, maintain its ground; but if the wicked resist, we must set our face against them, and have no fear, lest the blame of the disturbances should be laid to our charge. Note here the denial that God is the author of any manifestations that disturb peace. [2175] J. C. K. von Hofmann’s Die heilige Schrift N.T. He has rather been giving them the example of the worldwide church and the instruction of the God of peace. Religion does not produce it; and the tendency of tumult and confusion is to drive religion away. Therefore every spirit which is from him, must be capable of control. , necessarily includes under one glance all the laws laid down by Paul for the Corinthian Church, under the great maxim that God is author of order alone, and places them under the sanction of the then Catholic Church. Legein means “to deliver a discourse,” eipen “to speak in conversation,” while lalein, the word here used, is from the Greek root lal which means “baby-talk,” as the baby in his first efforts says, “lal,” “lal.” Hence the first meaning of this word given by the dictionary is “to gabble,” i. e., speak in an undertone. It is against his nature. As the next verse shows, religious division is usually based on the fact that people are not willing to truly accept and follow the Scriptures. And that such claims of being moved by the divine Spirit to disorder are false, is clear from this solemn fact, that. Whenever, therefore, there is a disposition to quarrel, there, it is certain, God does not reign. In fact, Jesus issued a strong warning about these imitations in Matthew 7:22-23 : "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? Disorder is contrary to God. to the Corinthians.2. Here is a final and solemn reason why the prophets of Cor[2169] should practise self-control and mutual deference: cf.1 Corinthians 11:16; also 1 Corinthians 1:2 b, and note; 1 Corinthians 16:1.—On the connexion of the clause, see Ed[2170] or El[2171] W.H[2172] attach it to 1 Corinthians 14:31, regarding 1 Corinthians 14:32-33 a as a parenthesis; but this breaks the continuity of 1 Corinthians 14:31-32; nor does it appear that “all the churches” had the superabundance of prophets that necessitated the restrictions imposed in 1 Corinthians 14:29-31. Some have understood 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 to be something that really belongs in quotation marks. Home >> Bible Studies >> 1 Corinthians >> 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 These small group studies of 1 Corinthians contain outlines, cross-references, Bible study discussion questions, and applications. This was an extremely important confirmation that all should look to their gifts of grace to ensure that they were gifts of grace, and not just psychological phenomena or worse. Useful Bible Studies > 1 Corinthians Commentary > chapter 14. [2170] T. C. Edwards’ Commentary on the First Ep. Under these circumstances I have frequently quoted this verse, “The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” “So now please keep your hallelujahs on the inside till I preach to these people, then you can turn loose again if you want to.” So gospel history repeats itself. If anything else causes confusion in their meetings, such as too much prophecy, then God is also not its author. 1 Corinthians 14:33 New King James Version 33 For God is not the author of [ a]confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. Throughout history people have not been satisfied with God's church so men and women have created alternative groups that offer people a variety of other beliefs and practices. Reply 33. Today this church still exists and it can often be found in many communities by seeking out a group that designates itself as the "church of Christ." [2177] F. Godet’s Commentaire sur la prem. There is only one true church, but there are several congregations of this body (compare 1 Corinthians 16:1 where Paul said, "the churches of Galatia"). 33.And that such claims of being moved by the divine Spirit to disorder are false, is clear from this solemn fact, that God is not the author of confusion. At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. Tensions during worship: One of the problems Paul had to meet in the church at Corinth was deciding proper behavior in church. For God is not (the author) of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Many connect these words with let the women, etc. God is never the author of confusion, so that anything that causes confusion is not of God. Different groups with different ideas created confusion and tensions (e.g., 1 Cor. He is the God who, at the beginning of the world, arranged everything in order. а не принадлежит к ст. (Robertson p. 185). 33. The word "saints" (hagios) meant "set apart for God's use." As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches. Such excitement may be connected with genuine piety, but it is no part of pure religion. When Jesus was on the earth He prayed for unity, not division ( John 17:20-21). Paul spoke about unity in the Roman letter ( Romans 12:4; Romans 12:16). to the Corinthians (1882). They are from God; but God is not a God of disorder or of commotion, but of peace. * [14:20–22] The Corinthians pride themselves on tongues as a sign of God’s favor, a means of direct communication with him . So he briefly turns his attention to this problem. Trans.). 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. 1Cr 14:1-5 The apostle, in the foregoing chapter, had himself preferred, and advised the Corinthians to prefer, Christian charity to all spiritual gifts. When that came, and the recipient felt that he had to interrupt the meeting to tell everyone, confusion might well have arisen had it not been for these instructions. Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I come to … This precedent shows the incorrectness of later scholars, who, in opposition to all ancient authority, bring this clause to begin the following paragraph, making it read: “As in all the Churches of the saints let your women keep silence in the Churches.” The jingle of the double use of, , here, is offensive; which Dr. Hodge covers up, but does not remove, by illegitimately translating: “As is the case in all other Christian Churches, let your women keep silence in the public assemblies.” Some of the old commentators have thought necessary to insert “I teach” after, in them, that Paul intends to adduce. He definitely wants women involved in the public gatherings of the body of Christ. 'For God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. But the earth had somehow become formless and chaotic so that God had to refashion it before man could be created. To suppose that God inspires His prophets to speak two or three at a time, to make a tumult in the Church and refuse control, would be to suppose Him the author of confusion, of chaos instead of cosmos.— (see parls.) for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:33 33 For God is not the author of 9 confusion but of peace, w as in all the churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14 1-Corinthians 14:35 The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. If he wills order to prevail in the church, he never impels men to be disorderly. If division in a local congregation is bad ( 1 Corinthians 1:10), what can be said about the disunity that comes from thousands of "different churches"? Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 14:33 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources ... Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 13:13 ← Prior Section. 1 Corinthians 14:33 for God is not {a God} of confusion, but of peace. (874) Here we have a most valuable statement, by which we are taught, that we do not serve God unless in the event of our being lovers of peace, and eager to promote it. … Read Introduction to 1 Corinthians Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. [2176] J. When people will not fully submit to Jesus' authority and the word of God, the end result is religious division. This devotional on 1 Corinthians 14:33 points out that obedience is key to defeating chaos and distraction because God is not the author of confusion. He declares that God is not the God of confusion, which is why he has said what he has. and by Westcott and Hort, though the latter regard the words and the spirits - of peace as parenthetical. While the Greeks were at the very top of the world’s learning, it was confined to the men. ◄1 Corinthians 14:33 ► For God is not the authorof confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. “So in all the churches of the saints, let the women be silent in the churches; for it is not permitted them to gabble, but let them be subordinate, as truly the law says.” This is simply a continuation of the Pauline strictures on the disorders prevalent in the Corinthian church, resultant from this incorrigible enthusiasm after the deep things of God, which certainly was highly commendable within itself, but by no means out of harmony with the order necessary to mutual edification. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." Since Jesus established only "one church," the thousands of denominations that now exist were started by others (individuals as well as groups of people). 1 Corinthians 10:1–4. It also demonstrates lack of submission as they disrupt the words of the male public speakers, and is unnecessary because they can ask at home. David Guzik commentary on 1 Corinthians, in which Paul addresses the problem of divisions in the church in Corinth, and how the wisdom of God triumphs. Unlike in the mystery religions, which were not to be taken as a model of Christian behaviour, God's prime concern for His people is peace. Here Jesus spoke of people who belonged to a group that professed to love and serve Him, but Jesus said He "never" knew these people. Thus these instructions were given for the maintenance of peace in such circumstances. This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice. Compare 2 Corinthians 6:5. God does not approve of wild behaviour 1 Corinthians 14:33. “I have hitherto enjoined upon you nothing that is not observed in all the Churches, and, in this manner, they are maintained in peace. (2) true religion will not lead to tumult, to outcries, or to irregularity. Twenty years ago I frequently found it necessary to bring on the incorrigible people in my revivals these wholesome Pauline restrictions, otherwise they would shout so that my voice could not be heard, acquiescing in the conclusion that they could not help it. Jesus used this word in Matthew 16:18 to say He would establish only one church ( Matthew 16:18). As in all churches of the saints - As was everywhere apparent in the churches. 1 Corinthians 14:33 God originally created the earth with such perfection and beauty that the angels shouted with joy! Speaking sacramentally, we refer to the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as His blood in order to proclaim that He is truly present when we sit at His table. It prevented God being the author of confusion. (This is by no means certain, but it is possible). As in all the churches of the saints.'. Thus, we can conclude that Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 are not saying what might first appear as black ink on white paper, lest he be guilty of contradicting himself. 1 Corinthians 14:33. for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace—such as His organs therefore ought to be,—as in all the churches of the saints—and so surely in yours.(1). Так бывает во всех церквах (как и во всех церквах). No person who is under its influence is disposed to engage in scenes of confusion and disorder. When men pretend to be influenced by the Spirit of God in doing what God forbids, whether in disturbing the peace and order of the church, by insubordination, violence or abuse, or in any other way, we may be sure that they are either deluded or impostors. 1 Corinthians: Conclusions of 14:33-35 Because Paul’s letter is a high context communication, it is difficult to discern what was happening in 1 st Century Corinth—it is even more difficult to extract principles that can add evidence to the complementarian versus egalitarian debate. The Greek word here used justifies this conclusion. See on commotions, Luke 21:9; and see on unruly, James 3:8. Trans.). It is difficult to think of anything more confusing (or unhelpful) than prophets constantly standing to prophesy, and constantly being interrupted by other prophets. God’s gift of the Spirit submits itself to the receiver’s will, through whose direction its exercise is brought into regulated and edifying use: “For God is not (a God) of disorder (or seditionis, Cv[2167]), but of peace”. But this statement is also a finalising statement. (Willis p. 511), 1. God has given us the "perfect law of liberty" ( James 1:25) and told us to follow the "one faith" ( Ephesians 4:5) which was delivered "once for all time" to the saints ( Jude 1:3). [2174] C. F. G. Heinrici’s Erklärung der Korintherbriefe (1880), or 1 Korinther in Meyer’s krit.-exegetisches Kommentar (1896). It will not prompt many to speak or pray at once; nor will it justify tumultuous and noisy assemblages. It is the character of God that determines what is proper worship. (3) Christians should regard God as the author of peace. Greek. So the Holiness Movement, at first impetuous and uproarious, is now broadening over the whole world, and exploring the deep mysteries of God’s Word and Spirit in the latent experiences wrought by the silent lightning in the deep interior of the subterranean regions of the fallen human spirit; thus moving on in silent majesty to conquer the world for Christ and bring back the King of Glory. In all the churches God is a God of peace (irreconcileable with fanatical disorders); let Him not among you In all the churches God is a God of peace (irreconcileable with fanatical disorders); let Him not among you seem to be a God of confusion (cf. For if we are called to contend against wicked doctrines, even though heaven and earth should come together, we must, nevertheless, persevere in the contest. The Greek word for confusion often signifies the political tumults of cities, and here indicates that there had been very decided disorders in Corinthian assemblies. Here saints described Christians who worshipped in various places ("in all the churches"). 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. one who speaks God’s message must be peaceful. Then it was new and impetuous, like a river leaping from his mountain source with awful roar, foam and demonstration; but after rolling on hundreds of miles, joined by many tributaries, he deepens and broadens into a mighty arm of the sea, bearing on his heaving bosom the commerce of many nations. That is why Paul has instructed them in line with the behaviour of all the churches. And how easy it is to say this! "As in all the churches of the saints"-these rules that governed the public worship applied to all congregations. 1 Corinthians 14:34-35. Chrysostom believed that 1 Corinthians 14:36-38 applied to 14:34-35 only, showing that it was an important command, and that women must in submission. Read more Share Copy 33.For God is not of confusion. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 (Read 1 Corinthians 14:26-33) Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. (Fee p. 697). Our Creator does all things in an organized manner and completes all His works in exquisite splendor. On the other hand, the ref[2179] to the example of the other Churches appropriately concludes the Apostle’s appeals on the weighty subject, of universal interest, which has occupied him throughout this chapter. But an exception could be made for a special revelation from God. [2169] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians. He begins the chapter, As in all churches of the saints.—It is best to make these words read as the commencement of the next subject, thus:—As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches. It is not limited to this particular case. the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. And peace was to reign, not confusion, so that this was not in view. Some say religious unity is impossible, but this is not what the Bible teaches. Ours is a supernatural faith, and we expect a supernatural meeting with the Lord in the sacrament. At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. by nailing fast his directions with the authority of the, of the then small Christendom. He never impels men to act contrary to the principles which he has ordained. In each of the above interpretations, the conclusion is the same: 1 Corinthians 14 teaches that women are to be silent in the general assembly of the church. 1 Corinthians 14 1-Corinthians 14:34 for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. The first century church was unified in "heart and soul" ( Acts 4:32). And this can in fact be seen as looking back to all he has been saying about controlling the ministry to His people, not just to the last verses. Бог не есть Бог неустройства. 1 Fee gives the textual evidence as follows: “Most MSS (including P 46 A B K Ψ 0243 33 81 1739 Maj) include these verses here [after v. 33]; they are found after v. 40 in D F G 88* a b d f g Ambrosiaster Sedulius-Scotus, thus the entire Western tradition” (The First Epistle to the Corinthians [NICNT] 699, n. 1). 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