- Bible
- 1 Corinthians
- Chapter 14
- Verse 28
1 Corinthians 14:28
“But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Let the prophets speak, two or three,.... The apostle having finished the rules for streaking with an unknown tongue,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
But if there be no interpreter - If there be no one present who has the gift of interpretation. And let him speak to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
But if there be no interpreter - If there be none present who can give the proper sense of this Hebrew reading 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
in the church These words imply that the utterance was to be reserved until the speaker found himself in private, since…