- Bible
- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 14
- Verse 21
1 Corinthians 14:21
“In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Wherefore tongues are for a sign,.... Of wrath and punishment inflicted on a rebellious and unbelieving people, and not…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In the law it is written - This passage is found in Isa 38:11-12. The word “law” here seems to mean the same as…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
In the law it is written - But the passage quoted is in Isa 28:11. Here is no contradiction, for the term תירה torah,…
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
In the law it is written The law here stands for the whole Old Testament, as we might naturally expect from St Paul's…