1 Corinthians 14:27
“If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But if there be no interpreter,.... None that has the gift of interpretation of divers tongues, and he that speaks with…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let it be by two, or at the most by three - That is, two, or at most three in one day, or in one meeting. So Grotius,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Speak in an unknown tongue - The Hebrew, as has already been conjectured.
Let it be by two; or at the most by three, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:26-33
In this passage the apostle reproves them for their disorder, and endeavours to correct and regulate their conduct for…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
let it be by two, or at the most by three Because the long utterance in an unknown tongue would weary the Church without…