1 Corinthians 14:6
“Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues,.... The apostle exemplifies this matter in himself, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Now, brethren, if I come unto you ... - The truth which the apostle had been illustrating in an abstract manner, he…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Speaking with tongues - Without interpreting.
What shall I profit you? - i.e. I shall not profit you;
Except I shall…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Corinthians 14:6-14
In this paragraph he goes on to show how vain a thing the ostentation of speaking unknown and unintelligible language…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
by revelation That which comes directly to the spirit from on high.
by knowledge That which is gained by observation and…
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