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1 Corinthians 14:32-34
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Corinthians 14:32-34
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
32 And the spirits[a] of prophets are subject[b] to prophets. 33 For God is not the God of disorder[c], but of peace.
This Also Includes Women Being Quiet During The Church Service
As[d] in all the churches[e] of the saints, 34 let the women be silent[f] in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak[g]. But let them be subject, just as the Law also says[h].
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- 1 Corinthians 14:32 That is, human spirits; or, spiritual gifts, as in v 12.
- 1 Corinthians 14:32 The prophets and tongue-speakers (as seen in v 28) are not in a state of uncontrollable ecstasy, possessed by the gods, as in the Corinthians’ former pagan religions.
- 1 Corinthians 14:33 Or, unruliness, commotions.
- 1 Corinthians 14:33 Or, peace, as in all... saints. Let the.
- 1 Corinthians 14:33 Or, churches, let the wives of the saints.
- 1 Corinthians 14:34 Some think women prayed and prophesied in the church, subordinating this verse to 11:4-5. Aside from such participation led by the Spirit, they are to remain quiet. General talking and asking questions is in view. Others think women prayed and prophesied elsewhere, subordinating 11:4-5 to this verse, meaning Paul is forbidding all speaking in church by women.
- 1 Corinthians 14:34 Or, talk. That is, speak out of order, as with the prophets and tongue-speakers; or, speak at all.
- 1 Corinthians 14:34 Compare 11:8-9; 1 Tim 2:13-14.
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Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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