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1 Corinthians 14:23

1 Corinthians 14:23
If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

But if all prophecy,.... That is, all that speak publicly in the church, not together, but in their order, one after…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Be come together into one place - For public worship. And all speak with tongues - All speak with a variety of unknown…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Will they not say that ye are mad? - So they well might, finding a whole assembly of people talking languages which…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:21-25

In this passage the apostle pursues the argument, and reasons from other topics; as,

I. Tongues, as the Corinthians used…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

If therefore the whole church be come together into one place ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτό. The usual word for the place of assembly, as…

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