33:3-6; Joel 2:1], 1 Chr. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work. #1 Watch . Do you watch when the doe bears her fawn? 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Corinthians 16:13-14. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 (NKJV) Within these two verses there are five distinct commands for us to follow. 14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful. 11 z Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? 10:9; Isa. 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? [ch. Christians may fail to love, as the Corinthians have clearly demonstrated, but God's kind of love will always be effective. For you will be (AC)speaking into the air. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged, 32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up. 5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 36 What? 1 Corinthians 9:13-14. 6:6; Gal. 27 If any speak in (AX)a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn, and let someone interpret. 36 Or was it from you that the word of God came? 5:22; Eph. 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. Head Coverings. Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 8 And (AB)if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle? 18 I thank God that I speak in tongues more than all of you. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. 1 Corinthians 14 Spiritual Gifts 12 Now m concerning 1 spiritual gifts , 2 brothers , 3 I do not want you to be uninformed . 1 Corinthians 14:12 It is the same with you. * [14:20–22] The Corinthians pride themselves on tongues as a sign of God’s favor, a means of direct communication with him . And unlike spiritual gifts, which will no longer be needed when Christ comes, love will last forever (1 Corinthians 13:4–8). 18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all: 19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 16:36; Neh. 2 For (X)one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 7 If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? Intelligibility in Worship. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 4:32; Col. 3:12], [See ver. This reading plan is from the Everyday Bible Commentary on 1 Corinthians 13-14 and will help you go deeper in the Scripture. A group from the church in Corinth—Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaius—had come to visit Paul in Ephesus, perhaps bringing with them the letter Paul has been replying to in this letter. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. Then, in 1 Corinthians 9:15, ἐγὼ δὲ … τούτων repeats the contrast to this. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. 15 What am I to do? 14:1, 39; Matt. 7:22]; See Acts 2:18, [Prov. 19 Nevertheless, in church I would rather speak five words with my mind in order to instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue. If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 13 If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. On that day, Christians will know even as God knows us now. 33 For God is not a God of (BA)confusion but of peace. Read verse in New International Version Reformation: Why Should I Care? 1 Corinthians 1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Sign up here! 11 When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. 13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Elder Bruce C. Hafen of the Seventy taught the following about charity: 1 Corinthians 16:13(NASB) Verse Thoughts In these closing words of Paul's letter to the Corinthians, he once again exhorts his brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage and honour one another. The Company You Keep // Building Vital Bonds. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 20 Brothers, (AI)do not be children in your thinking. 14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. 13 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [] love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. 1 Corinthians 13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Excellence of Love. An additional proof of the above right on the part of the teachers, drawn now from the sphere of the Israelitish theocracy, namely, from the example of the priests and the corresponding command of Christ Himself. Otherwise your children would be unclean, but as it is, they are holy. Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue — Unknown to the congregation to which he would address himself; pray that he may interpret — That God would give him the gift also of expounding his discourse, in the common language of the place, a … As in (BB)all the churches of the saints, 34 (BC)the women should keep silent in the churches. 13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 4:13. for ye shall speak into the air. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures is published by Jehovah’s Witnesses. 1 Corinthians 13:1–3. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God. 4 above]; [Prov. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 131:2; Isa. 15 What is it then? 24 But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest; and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth. 58:1; Jer. 16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest? Commentary and Background Information. 34 Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also saith the law. 3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing. or came it unto you only? 13 If I speak in the tongues[a](A)of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.2 If I have the gift of prophecy(B)and can fathom all mysteries(C)and all knowledge,(D)and if I have a faith(E)that can move mountains,(F)but do not have love, I am nothing.3 If I give all I possess to the poor(G)and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b](H)but do not … They crouch down and bring forth their young; their labor pains are ended. 11:5; 28:6; Rev. 4 (E)Love is patient and (F)kind; love (G)does not envy or boast; it (H)is not arrogant 5 or rude. 3:18; 5:7], [Num. 5:14; 7:12; 19:4; [2 Cor. 26 What then, brothers? 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. 30 If a revelation is made to another sitting there, (AZ)let the first be silent. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others (AY)weigh what is said. 9 So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? 40 (BH)But all things should be done decently and (BI)in order. 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me. 4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds up himself, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. 17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified. 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Do you know the time they give birth? 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. 13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. 10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. 2 And if I have (A)prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, (B)so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. He adds, though, that everything they do should be done in love (1 Corinthians 16:13–14). For they are not permitted to speak, but (BD)should be in submission, as (BE)the Law also says. English Standard Version (ESV). Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as (S)I have been fully known. כפר , περικάθαρμα δικαίου , ἄνομος , the wicked shall be a ransom for the upright, Proverbs 21:18 . 10:12; 17:9; 1 Thess. 4:19; Ezek. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. 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. Devotions From Your Time Of Grace. 21 (AL)In the Law it is written, (AM)“By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” 22 Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign[e] not for unbelievers but for believers. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. 16:19]; See Matt. 1:20], [Ps. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? 35 If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. 1 Corinthians 7:14. 23 If, therefore, the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, (AN)will they not say that you are out of your minds? 39 So, my brothers, (BG)earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Περικαθάρματα περίψημα ) both words are used for filth , by which not only men utterly outcast, but those devoted as an expiation for others, are denoted. 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. 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. 5 Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but (Y)even more to prophesy. 1 Samuel 4:9 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification. 1 Corinthians 13:13-14:1 New International Version (NIV). 106:48; Jer. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. It is for anyone who has a desire to grow deeper in their understanding of the Scripture and strengthen your relationship with God by understanding these … Conclude the lesson by testifying of the truths taught in 1 Corinthians 13–14. 13 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 3 If I give away all I have, and if I deliver up my body to be burned,[ a] but have not love, I gain nothing. 5:13; 8:6; Ps. 28:9; Rom. 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church. 10 There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning, 11 but if I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be (AD)a foreigner to the speaker and the speaker a foreigner to me. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 14 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; (AE)I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will (AF)sing with my mind also. 2 And if I have a prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, b so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 (AO)the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, (AP)falling on his face, he will worship God and (AQ)declare that God is really among you. 3 c If I give away all I have, and d if I deliver up my body to be burned, 1 but have not love, I gain nothing. Let all things be done unto edifying. 4:8], [2 Cor. 16 Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider[d] say (AG)“Amen” to (AH)your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? 37 (BF)If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. 6 Now, brothers,[c] if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some (Z)revelation or knowledge or prophecy or (AA)teaching? Give It All You’ve Got. 1 Corinthians 16:13-14.To conclude. 4:8], James 1:23; [Num. 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. This direction is repeated on account of its great importance, and because it is a summing up of all that he had said in this Epistle; see 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; 1 Corinthians 14:1. 2 You know that n when you were pagans o you were led astray to p mute idols , however you were led . 1 Corinthians 13. 2:10; 1 Pet. 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? 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. As women we are taught to watch what is going on around us when we’re in a public place. When you come together, each one has (AR)a hymn, (AS)a lesson, (AT)a revelation, (AU)a tongue, or (AV)an interpretation. 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? Here he says, that charity, or love, was to regulate all that they did. 7 (M)Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, (N)endures all things. Get Intentional // Smash The Gauges Of Our Culture. 9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. 9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? (AW)Let all things be done for building up. Do you count the months till they bear? 9 For (O)we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but (P)when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 3 (C)If I give away all I have, and (D)if I deliver up my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, I gain nothing. 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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