This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice. As in all churches of the saints - As was everywhere apparent in the churches. John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians, Living By Faith: Commentary on Romans & 1st Corinthians. Today this church still exists and it can often be found in many communities by seeking out a group that designates itself as the "church of Christ." David Guzik commentary on 1 Corinthians, in which Paul addresses the problem of divisions in the church in Corinth, and how the wisdom of God triumphs. As in all the churches of the saints.'. [2168] Greek, or Grotius’ Annotationes in N.T. The as, taking into its grasp 1 Corinthians 14:33, necessarily includes under one glance all the laws laid down by Paul for the Corinthian Church, under the great maxim that God is author of order alone, and places them under the sanction of the then Catholic Church. Disorder is contrary to God. The religious world says unity is not possible, but God says we cannot have New Testament Christianity without unity. for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. This is the reason why the spirits of the prophets must be assumed to be subject to the prophets. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use the convenient, Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology, Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament, Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary, International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, hōs en pasais tais ekklēsiais tōn hagiōn. untersucht, ii. No person who is under its influence is disposed to engage in scenes of confusion and disorder. Unlike in the mystery religions, which were not to be taken as a model of Christian behaviour, God's prime concern for His people is peace. 25 Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. There is only one true church, but there are several congregations of this body (compare 1 Corinthians 16:1 where Paul said, "the churches of Galatia"). At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. akatastasia. That is why Paul has instructed them in line with the behaviour of all the churches. As in all churches of the saints.—It is best to make these words read as the commencement of the next subject, thus:—As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches. The old arrangement is retained by Rev. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity." 1. The religious world relishes division because it "gives people a choice," but God says He is "not the author" (KJV) of confusion and division. The Greek word for confusion often signifies the political tumults of cities, and here indicates that there had been very decided disorders in Corinthian assemblies. Since Jesus established only "one church," the thousands of denominations that now exist were started by others (individuals as well as groups of people). [2173] Meyer’s Critical and Exegetical Commentary (Eng. Greek. to the Corinthians, St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, Commentaire sur la prem. 1 Corinthians 11:16). [2169] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians. The. If anything else causes confusion in their meetings, such as too much prophecy, then God is also not its author. Whenever, therefore, there is a disposition to quarrel, there, it is certain, God does not reign. Read Introduction to 1 Corinthians Let your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. [2177] F. Godet’s Commentaire sur la prem. (2) true religion will not lead to tumult, to outcries, or to irregularity. If we become part of "another gospel" ( Galatians 1:6-9), and denominational churches do preach "another gospel" (this is what makes them all different), we will be lost. This could only lead to perplexity and disharmony. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. Paul also spoke about unity in Ephesians 2:13-14. That is calm, serious, orderly, heavenly. is a word of the LXX and later Gr[2168], denoting civil disorder or mutiny; it recalls the and of 1 Corinthians 1:10 f., 1 Corinthians 11:18 f., to which emulation in the display of spiritual powers seems to have contributed.—“As it is in all the Churches of the saints”: in evidence of the “peace” which God confers on human society, P. can point to the conduct of Church meetings in all other Christian communities—a feature proper to “assemblies of the saints”. I see no good reason for departing from the old arrangement. Так бывает во всех церкваÑ. Religion does not produce it; and the tendency of tumult and confusion is to drive religion away. Verses 14-33 spell out Paul’s bottom line in the matter of idol-meats. God is never the author of confusion, so that anything that causes confusion is not of God. [2176] J. It is a well- known fact that the heathens never did, neither do they now, educate their women. [2170] T. C. Edwards’ Commentary on the First Ep. 31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 1 Corinthians 14:33 Context. 1 Corinthians Commentary. * [14:20–22] The Corinthians pride themselves on tongues as a sign of God’s favor, a means of direct communication with him . Some of these "alternatives" involve worship, the way to be saved, church organization and even the work of the church. God has promised to save those who "hold fast His word" ( 1 Corinthians 15:2). Many connect these words with let the women, etc. The Vulgate Latin reads, "as I teach in all", &c. and so read some copies, and may refer to all that is said before; and the sense be, that all the rules he had prescribed concerning speaking with tongues, and prophesying, were not new ones, but such as he had directed to be observed in all churches he was concerned with, and which consisted of holy and good men; or God is the author, not of confusion, but of peace in all the churches; he orders and disposes peace among them, and they attend to it: peace and order, and not confusion and tumult, prevail in all churches that deserve to be called churches of the saints, and therefore were in this to be imitated by the church at Corinth. Here he teaches them, among spiritual gifts, which they should prefer, and by what rules they should make comparison. Because God. At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. Useful Bible Studies > 1 Corinthians Commentary > chapter 14. No additional words are needed to be understood. 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 14:40, NIV: "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." When Jesus was on the earth He prayed for unity, not division ( John 17:20-21). Men have created thousands of different groups, but Jesus said every one of these imitations will be "rooted up" (destroyed), Matthew 15:13. 1 Corinthians 14:33. The Greek word for confusion often signifies the political tumults of cities, and here indicates that there had been very decided disorders in Corinthian assemblies. Ép. This suggests that the speech of women that Paul prohibited was in some way contributing to that state of confusion. The comparison (875) does not refer merely to what was said immediately before, but to the whole of the foregoing representation. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 (Read 1 Corinthians 14:26-33) Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. aux Corinthiens, for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. See Luke 21:9. And He will not support anything that disturbs that peace. Although Catholicism uses this word to describe the deceased (some are considered for sainthood if they meet certain criteria), the Bible repeatedly portrays saints as living Christians. Such chattering in church is shameful because it breaks down the atmosphere and indicates insufficient reverence. God has given us the "perfect law of liberty" ( James 1:25) and told us to follow the "one faith" ( Ephesians 4:5) which was delivered "once for all time" to the saints ( Jude 1:3). 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Scripture: Genesis 1, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Matthew 11:28-30. This is as true now as it was then. But an exception could be made for a special revelation from God. 1 Corinthians 14:33b-35 is not a quotation. The Greek word here used justifies this conclusion. 1 Corinthians 14:33 33 For God is not the author of 9 confusion but of peace, w as in all the churches of the saints. "As in all the churches of the saints"-these rules that governed the public worship applied to all congregations. Our Creator does all things in an organized manner and completes all His works in exquisite splendor. The Church is the Church of God, and should bear on it the moral image of its King: there should be order, therefore, not confusion, in their assemblies. "for"-The reason behind the instruction found in the previous verses. Thus, we can conclude that Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 14:33-35 are not saying what might first appear as black ink on white paper, lest he be guilty of contradicting himself. by nailing fast his directions with the authority of the, of the then small Christendom. Therefore every spirit which is from him, must be capable of control. Let us, therefore, bear in mind, that, in judging as to the servants of Christ, this mark must be kept in view — whether or not they aim at peace and concord, and, by conducting themselves peaceably, avoid contentions to the utmost of their power, provided, however, we understand by this a peace of which the truth of God is the bond. Paul’s context in 1 Corinthians 14 is more focused on what the Corinthian Christians do when they come together as a church than on what they do in their own devotional life. Thus these instructions were given for the maintenance of peace in such circumstances. 1 Corinthians 14:33 New King James Version 33 For God is not the author of [ a]confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. This is a truth of wide application. Commentary on the First Ep. Compare 2 Corinthians 6:5. 33.And that such claims of being moved by the divine Spirit to disorder are false, is clear from this solemn fact, that God is not the author of confusion. Бог не есть Бог неустройства. Chrysostom believed that 1 Corinthians 14:36-38 applied to 14:34-35 only, showing that it was an important command, and that women must in submission. [2172] Westcott and Hort’s The New Testament in Greek: Critical Text and Notes. How very generally all have it in their mouths! (3) Christians should regard God as the author of peace. “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” I have frequently seen great demonstrations, especially in the early period of the Holiness Movement, when God used my humble instrumentality to pioneer the work from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mexican border. This precedent shows the incorrectness of later scholars, who, in opposition to all ancient authority, bring this clause to begin the following paragraph, making it read: “As in all the Churches of the saints let your women keep silence in the Churches.” The jingle of the double use of Churches, here, is offensive; which Dr. Hodge covers up, but does not remove, by illegitimately translating: “As is the case in all other Christian Churches, let your women keep silence in the public assemblies.” Some of the old commentators have thought necessary to insert “I teach” after as, but it is the authority of the Churches, not his own teaching in them, that Paul intends to adduce. 33.For God is not of confusion. So the Holiness Movement, at first impetuous and uproarious, is now broadening over the whole world, and exploring the deep mysteries of God’s Word and Spirit in the latent experiences wrought by the silent lightning in the deep interior of the subterranean regions of the fallen human spirit; thus moving on in silent majesty to conquer the world for Christ and bring back the King of Glory. Reply When that came, and the recipient felt that he had to interrupt the meeting to tell everyone, confusion might well have arisen had it not been for these instructions. 2 (2te Auflage, 1874). And this may even have been exacerbated by the fact that the women sat separately from the men as they did in the synagogue. While Paul is regulating the tongue-speakers and prophets, he sees the need to regulate the conduct of some ladies in Corinth. 33 For God is not a God of disorder(A)but of peace(B)—as in all the congregations(C)of the Lord’s people. 33, а к ст. confusion = commotion. . God is not the author of confusion; the Holy Spirit, by his inspiration, does not lead to it, nor does he approve it. Some say religious unity is impossible, but this is not what the Bible teaches. 34 в качестве логического вступления ко всеобщему принципу для церквей. Here Jesus spoke of people who belonged to a group that professed to love and serve Him, but Jesus said He "never" knew these people. To suppose that God inspires His prophets to speak two or three at a time, to make a tumult in the Church and refuse control, would be to suppose Him the author of confusion, of chaos instead of cosmos.— (see parls.) Then it was new and impetuous, like a river leaping from his mountain source with awful roar, foam and demonstration; but after rolling on hundreds of miles, joined by many tributaries, he deepens and broadens into a mighty arm of the sea, bearing on his heaving bosom the commerce of many nations. [2174] C. F. G. Heinrici’s Erklärung der Korintherbriefe (1880), or 1 Korinther in Meyer’s krit.-exegetisches Kommentar (1896). All under his influence can and ought to avoid it. Having dealt with different aspects of ministry Paul now refers all his arguments to God. (Willis p. 511), 1. It prevented God being the author of confusion. 1 Corinthians 14:33 God originally created the earth with such perfection and beauty that the angels shouted with joy! ... Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:40, ESV: "But all things should be done decently and in order." Twenty years ago I frequently found it necessary to bring on the incorrigible people in my revivals these wholesome Pauline restrictions, otherwise they would shout so that my voice could not be heard, acquiescing in the conclusion that they could not help it. We must, indeed, in the first place, make it our aim, that the truth of God may, without contention, maintain its ground; but if the wicked resist, we must set our face against them, and have no fear, lest the blame of the disturbances should be laid to our charge. No additional words are needed to be understood. Here is a final and solemn reason why the prophets of Cor[2169] should practise self-control and mutual deference: cf.1 Corinthians 11:16; also 1 Corinthians 1:2 b, and note; 1 Corinthians 16:1.—On the connexion of the clause, see Ed[2170] or El[2171] W.H[2172] attach it to 1 Corinthians 14:31, regarding 1 Corinthians 14:32-33 a as a parenthesis; but this breaks the continuity of 1 Corinthians 14:31-32; nor does it appear that “all the churches” had the superabundance of prophets that necessitated the restrictions imposed in 1 Corinthians 14:29-31. The church of Corinth was noted for the disorder rampant in that assembly (verse 33). 1 Corinthians 14:33. 33. This term is found in every New Testament book except Galatians,, James, Second and Third John. It is not limited to this particular case. When people will not fully submit to Jesus' authority and the word of God, the end result is religious division. [2171] C. J. Ellicott’s St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. While the Greeks were at the very top of the world’s learning, it was confined to the men. This devotional on 1 Corinthians 14:33 points out that obedience is key to defeating chaos and distraction because God is not the author of confusion. Speaking sacramentally, we refer to the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as His blood in order to proclaim that He is truly present when we sit at His table. Paul formerly permitted women to give testimony in worship services (11:4-16). Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 14:33 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources ... Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 13:13 ← Prior Section. , necessarily includes under one glance all the laws laid down by Paul for the Corinthian Church, under the great maxim that God is author of order alone, and places them under the sanction of the then Catholic Church. ◄1 Corinthians 14:33 ► For God is not the authorof confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. It is the character of God that determines what is proper worship. As in all the Churches. If division in a local congregation is bad ( 1 Corinthians 1:10), what can be said about the disunity that comes from thousands of "different churches"? Так бывает во всех церквах (как и во всех церквах). This was an extremely important confirmation that all should look to their gifts of grace to ensure that they were gifts of grace, and not just psychological phenomena or worse. It is against his nature. So he briefly turns his attention to this problem. (874) Here we have a most valuable statement, by which we are taught, that we do not serve God unless in the event of our being lovers of peace, and eager to promote it. Of peace; order, harmony, and love, as is manifest in all well-regulated churches. Ép. We must be part of the one church built by Christ. Although verse33deals with the first century spiritual gifts, this passage contains an important principle about denominationalism (it tells us the religious division and confusion that exists in the world is not from God). 1 Corinthians 10:1–4. As in all the churches of the saints. In 1 Corinthians 10:17 Paul said the Lord's Supper (observing it every Sunday) is one of the things that unifies true Christians. The gospel, new and strange to those people so recently converted out of heathenism, and especially when so wonderfully augmented and intensified by those powerful spiritual gifts, filling the women as well as the men with a flaming zeal to catch and remember every word as enunciated by the speaker, we are not surprised that the wives, sitting by their husbands, ever and anon spoke to them, asking information about what the preacher was saying. While I do understand why 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 could refer to church meetings, the examples of Priscilla, Agabus, and 1 Corinthians 14:18 may mean it was not church meetings specifically. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). 1 Corinthians 14 1-Corinthians 14:34 for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. Under these circumstances I have frequently quoted this verse, “The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” “So now please keep your hallelujahs on the inside till I preach to these people, then you can turn loose again if you want to.” So gospel history repeats itself. In fact, Jesus issued a strong warning about these imitations in Matthew 7:22-23 : "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy by thy name, and by thy name cast out demons, and by thy name do many mighty works? But this statement is also a finalising statement. This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice. It also demonstrates lack of submission as they disrupt the words of the male public speakers, and is unnecessary because they can ask at home. (4) all those pretended conversions, however sudden and striking they may be, which are attended with disorder, and confusion, and public outcries, are to be suspected. Note here the denial that God is the author of any manifestations that disturb peace. If tongues and their misuse, or their overuse, cause confusion then God is not their author. Other leading editors (Tisch., Mr[2173], Hn[2174], Hf[2175], Bt[2176], Gd[2177]) link this qualification to the following context; but it comes in clumsily before the impv[2178] of 1 Corinthians 14:34, and the repetition of is particularly awkward. 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