Apologetics Bible

1Corinthians 14:1

Greek

Διώκετε τὴν ἀγάπην, ζηλοῦτε δὲ τὰ πνευματικά, μᾶλλον δὲ ἵνα προφητεύητε.

Diokete ten agapen, zeloyte de ta pneymatika, mallon de ina propheteyete.

KJV: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

AKJV: Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.

ASV: Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

YLT: Pursue the love, and seek earnestly the spiritual things, and rather that ye may prophecy,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:2

Greek

ὁ γὰρ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ οὐκ ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ ⸀ἀλλὰ θεῷ, οὐδεὶς γὰρ ἀκούει, πνεύματι δὲ λαλεῖ μυστήρια·

o gar lalon glosse oyk anthropois lalei alla theo, oydeis gar akoyei, pneymati de lalei mysteria·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

ASV: For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

YLT: for he who is speaking in an unknown tongue--to men he doth not speak, but to God, for no one doth hearken, and in spirit he doth speak secrets;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:3

Greek

ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ οἰκοδομὴν καὶ παράκλησιν καὶ παραμυθίαν.

o de propheteyon anthropois lalei oikodomen kai paraklesin kai paramythian.

KJV: But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

AKJV: But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

ASV: But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

YLT: and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:4

Greek

ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ ἑαυτὸν οἰκοδομεῖ· ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἐκκλησίαν οἰκοδομεῖ.

o lalon glosse eayton oikodomei· o de propheteyon ekklesian oikodomei.

KJV: He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

AKJV: He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.

ASV: He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

YLT: he who is speaking in an unknown tongue, himself doth edify, and he who is prophesying, an assembly doth edify;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:5

Greek

θέλω δὲ πάντας ὑμᾶς λαλεῖν γλώσσαις, μᾶλλον δὲ ἵνα προφητεύητε· μείζων ⸀δὲ ὁ προφητεύων ἢ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσαις, ἐκτὸς εἰ μὴ ⸀διερμηνεύῃ, ἵνα ἡ ἐκκλησία οἰκοδομὴν λάβῃ.

thelo de pantas ymas lalein glossais, mallon de ina propheteyete· meizon de o propheteyon e o lalon glossais, ektos ei me diermeneye, ina e ekklesia oikodomen labe.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: I would that you all spoke with tongues but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

ASV: Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

YLT: and I wish you all to speak with tongues, and more that ye may prophecy, for greater is he who is prophesying than he who is speaking with tongues, except one may interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:6

Greek

⸀Νῦν δέ, ἀδελφοί, ἐὰν ἔλθω πρὸς ὑμᾶς γλώσσαις λαλῶν, τί ὑμᾶς ὠφελήσω, ἐὰν μὴ ὑμῖν λαλήσω ἢ ἐν ἀποκαλύψει ἢ ἐν γνώσει ἢ ἐν προφητείᾳ ἢ ἐν διδαχῇ;

Nyn de, adelphoi, ean eltho pros ymas glossais lalon, ti ymas opheleso, ean me ymin laleso e en apokalypsei e en gnosei e en propheteia e en didache;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: Now, brothers, if I come to 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?

ASV: But now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?

YLT: And now, brethren, if I may come unto you speaking tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophesying, or in teaching?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:7

Greek

ὅμως τὰ ἄψυχα φωνὴν διδόντα, εἴτε αὐλὸς εἴτε κιθάρα, ἐὰν διαστολὴν τοῖς φθόγγοις μὴ ⸀δῷ, πῶς γνωσθήσεται τὸ αὐλούμενον ἢ τὸ κιθαριζόμενον;

omos ta apsycha phonen didonta, eite aylos eite kithara, ean diastolen tois phthoggois me do, pos gnosthesetai to ayloymenon e to kitharizomenon;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: 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?

ASV: Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they give not a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?

YLT: yet the things without life giving sound--whether pipe or harp--if a difference in the sounds they may not give, how shall be known that which is piped or that which is harped?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:8

Greek

καὶ γὰρ ἐὰν ἄδηλον ⸂φωνὴν σάλπιγξ⸃ δῷ, τίς παρασκευάσεται εἰς πόλεμον;

kai gar ean adelon phonen salpigx do, tis paraskeyasetai eis polemon;

KJV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

AKJV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

ASV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

YLT: for if also an uncertain sound a trumpet may give, who shall prepare himself for battle?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:9

Greek

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς διὰ τῆς γλώσσης ἐὰν μὴ εὔσημον λόγον δῶτε, πῶς γνωσθήσεται τὸ λαλούμενον; ἔσεσθε γὰρ εἰς ἀέρα λαλοῦντες.

oytos kai ymeis dia tes glosses ean me eysemon logon dote, pos gnosthesetai to laloymenon; esesthe gar eis aera laloyntes.

KJV: So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

AKJV: So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for you shall speak into the air.

ASV: So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.

YLT: so also ye, if through the tongue, speech easily understood ye may not give--how shall that which is spoken be known? for ye shall be speaking to air.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:10

Greek

τοσαῦτα εἰ τύχοι γένη φωνῶν ⸀εἰσιν ἐν κόσμῳ, καὶ ⸀οὐδὲν ἄφωνον·

tosayta ei tychoi gene phonon eisin en kosmo, kai oyden aphonon·

KJV: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

AKJV: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

ASV: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.

YLT: There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is unmeaning,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:11

Greek

ἐὰν οὖν μὴ εἰδῶ τὴν δύναμιν τῆς φωνῆς, ἔσομαι τῷ λαλοῦντι βάρβαρος καὶ ὁ λαλῶν ἐν ἐμοὶ βάρβαρος.

ean oyn me eido ten dynamin tes phones, esomai to laloynti barbaros kai o lalon en emoi barbaros.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks shall be a barbarian to me.

ASV: If then I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be to him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh will be a barbarian unto me.

YLT: if, then, I do not know the power of the voice, I shall be to him who is speaking a foreigner, and he who is speaking, is to me a foreigner;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:12

Greek

οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς, ἐπεὶ ζηλωταί ἐστε πνευμάτων, πρὸς τὴν οἰκοδομὴν τῆς ἐκκλησίας ζητεῖτε ἵνα περισσεύητε.

oytos kai ymeis, epei zelotai este pneymaton, pros ten oikodomen tes ekklesias zeteite ina perisseyete.

KJV: Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.

AKJV: Even so you, for as much as you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel to the edifying of the church.

ASV: So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.

YLT: so also ye, since ye are earnestly desirous of spiritual gifts, for the building up of the assembly seek that ye may abound;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:13

Greek

⸀Διὸ ὁ λαλῶν γλώσσῃ προσευχέσθω ἵνα διερμηνεύῃ.

Dio o lalon glosse proseychestho ina diermeneye.

KJV: Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

AKJV: Why let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

ASV: Wherefore let him that speaketh in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

YLT: wherefore he who is speaking in an unknown tongue--let him pray that he may interpret;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:14

Greek

ἐὰν γὰρ προσεύχωμαι γλώσσῃ, τὸ πνεῦμά μου προσεύχεται, ὁ δὲ νοῦς μου ἄκαρπός ἐστιν.

ean gar proseychomai glosse, to pneyma moy proseychetai, o de noys moy akarpos estin.

KJV: For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

AKJV: For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

ASV: For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

YLT: for if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit doth pray, and my understanding is unfruitful.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:15

Greek

τί οὖν ἐστιν; προσεύξομαι τῷ πνεύματι, προσεύξομαι δὲ καὶ τῷ νοΐ· ψαλῶ τῷ πνεύματι, ψαλῶ δὲ καὶ τῷ νοΐ·

ti oyn estin; proseyxomai to pneymati, proseyxomai de kai to noi· psalo to pneymati, psalo de kai to noi·

KJV: What is it then? 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.

AKJV: What is it then? 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.

ASV: What is it then? 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.

YLT: What then is it? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray also with the understanding; I will sing psalms with the spirit, and I will sing psalms also with the understanding;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'What is it then? 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:16

Greek

ἐπεὶ ἐὰν ⸀εὐλογῇς ⸀πνεύματι, ὁ ἀναπληρῶν τὸν τόπον τοῦ ἰδιώτου πῶς ἐρεῖ τὸ Ἀμήν ἐπὶ τῇ σῇ εὐχαριστίᾳ; ἐπειδὴ τί λέγεις οὐκ οἶδεν·

epei ean eyloges pneymati, o anapleron ton topon toy idiotoy pos erei to Amen epi te se eycharistia; epeide ti legeis oyk oiden·

KJV: 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?

AKJV: Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you say?

ASV: Else if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that filleth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he knoweth not what thou sayest?

YLT: since, if thou mayest bless with the spirit, he who is filling the place of the unlearned, how shall he say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, since what thou dost say he hath not known?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:17

Greek

σὺ μὲν γὰρ καλῶς εὐχαριστεῖς, ἀλλʼ ὁ ἕτερος οὐκ οἰκοδομεῖται.

sy men gar kalos eycharisteis, all o eteros oyk oikodomeitai.

KJV: For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

AKJV: For you truly give thanks well, but the other is not edified.

ASV: For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

YLT: for thou, indeed, dost give thanks well, but the other is not built up!

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:18

Greek

εὐχαριστῶ τῷ ⸀θεῷ, πάντων ὑμῶν μᾶλλον ⸀γλώσσαις ⸀λαλῶ·

eycharisto to theo, panton ymon mallon glossais lalo·

KJV: I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:

AKJV: I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than you all:

ASV: I thank God, I speak with tongues more than you all:

YLT: I give thanks to my God--more than you all with tongues speaking--

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:19

Greek

ἀλλὰ ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ θέλω πέντε λόγους ⸂τῷ νοΐ⸃ μου λαλῆσαι, ἵνα καὶ ἄλλους κατηχήσω, ἢ μυρίους λόγους ἐν γλώσσῃ.

alla en ekklesia thelo pente logoys to noi moy lalesai, ina kai alloys katecheso, e myrioys logoys en glosse.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: howbeit in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in a tongue.

YLT: but in an assembly I wish to speak five words through my understanding, that others also I may instruct, rather than myriads of words in an unknown tongue.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:20

Greek

Ἀδελφοί, μὴ παιδία γίνεσθε ταῖς φρεσίν, ἀλλὰ τῇ κακίᾳ νηπιάζετε, ταῖς δὲ φρεσὶν τέλειοι γίνεσθε.

Adelphoi, me paidia ginesthe tais phresin, alla te kakia nepiazete, tais de phresin teleioi ginesthe.

KJV: Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.

AKJV: Brothers, be not children in understanding: however, in malice be you children, but in understanding be men.

ASV: Brethren, be not children in mind: yet in malice be ye babes, but in mind be men.

YLT: Brethren, become not children in the understanding, but in the evil be ye babes, and in the understanding become ye perfect;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:21

Greek

ἐν τῷ νόμῳ γέγραπται ὅτι Ἐν ἑτερογλώσσοις καὶ ἐν χείλεσιν ⸀ἑτέρων λαλήσω τῷ λαῷ τούτῳ, καὶ οὐδʼ οὕτως εἰσακούσονταί μου, λέγει κύριος.

en to nomo gegraptai oti En eteroglossois kai en cheilesin eteron laleso to lao toyto, kai oyd oytos eisakoysontai moy, legei kyrios.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, says the LORD.

ASV: In the law it is written, By men of strange tongues and by the lips of strangers will I speak unto this people; and not even thus will they hear me, saith the Lord.

YLT: in the law it hath been written, that, `With other tongues and with other lips I will speak to this people, and not even so will they hear Me, saith the Lord;'

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:22

Greek

ὥστε αἱ γλῶσσαι εἰς σημεῖόν εἰσιν οὐ τοῖς πιστεύουσιν ἀλλὰ τοῖς ἀπίστοις, ἡ δὲ προφητεία οὐ τοῖς ἀπίστοις ἀλλὰ τοῖς πιστεύουσιν.

oste ai glossai eis semeion eisin oy tois pisteyoysin alla tois apistois, e de propheteia oy tois apistois alla tois pisteyoysin.

KJV: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

AKJV: Why tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serves not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

ASV: Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to the unbelieving: but prophesying is for a sign, not to the unbelieving, but to them that believe.

YLT: so that the tongues are for a sign, not to the believing, but to the unbelieving; and the prophesy is not for the unbelieving, but for the believing,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:23

Greek

ἐὰν οὖν συνέλθῃ ἡ ἐκκλησία ὅλη ἐπὶ τὸ αὐτὸ καὶ πάντες ⸂λαλῶσιν γλώσσαις⸃, εἰσέλθωσιν δὲ ἰδιῶται ἢ ἄπιστοι, οὐκ ἐροῦσιν ὅτι μαίνεσθε;

ean oyn synelthe e ekklesia ole epi to ayto kai pantes lalosin glossais, eiselthosin de idiotai e apistoi, oyk eroysin oti mainesthe;

KJV: 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?

AKJV: 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 you are mad?

ASV: If therefore the whole church be assembled together and all speak with tongues, and there come in men unlearned or unbelieving, will they not say that ye are mad?

YLT: If, therefore, the whole assembly may come together, to the same place, and all may speak with tongues, and there may come in unlearned or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:24

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ πάντες προφητεύωσιν, εἰσέλθῃ δέ τις ἄπιστος ἢ ἰδιώτης, ἐλέγχεται ὑπὸ πάντων, ἀνακρίνεται ὑπὸ πάντων,

ean de pantes propheteyosin, eiselthe de tis apistos e idiotes, elegchetai ypo panton, anakrinetai ypo panton,

KJV: 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:

AKJV: But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:

ASV: But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;

YLT: and if all may prophecy, and any one may come in, an unbeliever or unlearned, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:25

Greek

⸀τὰ κρυπτὰ τῆς καρδίας αὐτοῦ φανερὰ γίνεται, καὶ οὕτως πεσὼν ἐπὶ πρόσωπον προσκυνήσει τῷ θεῷ, ἀπαγγέλλων ὅτι ⸂Ὄντως ὁ θεὸς⸃ ἐν ὑμῖν ἐστιν.

ta krypta tes kardias aytoy phanera ginetai, kai oytos peson epi prosopon proskynesei to theo, apaggellon oti Ontos o theos en ymin estin.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.

YLT: and so the secrets of his heart become manifest, and so having fallen upon his face, he will bow before God, declaring that God really is among you.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:26

Greek

Τί οὖν ἐστιν, ἀδελφοί; ὅταν συνέρχησθε, ⸀ἕκαστος ψαλμὸν ἔχει, διδαχὴν ἔχει, ⸂ἀποκάλυψιν ἔχει, γλῶσσαν⸃ ἔχει, ἑρμηνείαν ἔχει· πάντα πρὸς οἰκοδομὴν γινέσθω.

Ti oyn estin, adelphoi; otan synerchesthe, ekastos psalmon echei, didachen echei, apokalypsin echei, glossan echei, ermeneian echei· panta pros oikodomen ginestho.

KJV: How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

AKJV: How is it then, brothers? when you come together, every one of you has a psalm, has a doctrine, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to edifying.

ASV: What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

YLT: What then is it, brethren? whenever ye may come together, each of you hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation? let all things be for building up;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:27

Greek

εἴτε γλώσσῃ τις λαλεῖ, κατὰ δύο ἢ τὸ πλεῖστον τρεῖς, καὶ ἀνὰ μέρος, καὶ εἷς διερμηνευέτω·

eite glosse tis lalei, kata dyo e to pleiston treis, kai ana meros, kai eis diermeneyeto·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: If any man speaketh in a tongue, let it be by two, or at the most three, and that in turn; and let one interpret:

YLT: if an unknown tongue any one do speak, by two, or at the most, by three, and in turn, and let one interpret;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:28

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ μὴ ᾖ ⸀διερμηνευτής, σιγάτω ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ, ἑαυτῷ δὲ λαλείτω καὶ τῷ θεῷ.

ean de me e diermeneytes, sigato en ekklesia, eayto de laleito kai to theo.

KJV: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

AKJV: But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

ASV: but if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

YLT: and if there may be no interpreter, let him be silent in an assembly, and to himself let him speak, and to God.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:29

Greek

προφῆται δὲ δύο ἢ τρεῖς λαλείτωσαν, καὶ οἱ ἄλλοι διακρινέτωσαν·

prophetai de dyo e treis laleitosan, kai oi alloi diakrinetosan·

KJV: Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

AKJV: Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

ASV: And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern.

YLT: And prophets--let two or three speak, and let the others discern,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:30

Greek

ἐὰν δὲ ἄλλῳ ἀποκαλυφθῇ καθημένῳ, ὁ πρῶτος σιγάτω.

ean de allo apokalyphthe kathemeno, o protos sigato.

KJV: If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

AKJV: If any thing be revealed to another that sits by, let the first hold his peace.

ASV: But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.

YLT: and if to another sitting anything may be revealed, let the first be silent;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:31

Greek

δύνασθε γὰρ καθʼ ἕνα πάντες προφητεύειν, ἵνα πάντες μανθάνωσιν καὶ πάντες παρακαλῶνται

dynasthe gar kath ena pantes propheteyein, ina pantes manthanosin kai pantes parakalontai

KJV: For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

AKJV: For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

ASV: For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;

YLT: for ye are able, one by one, all to prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:32

Greek

(καὶ πνεύματα προφητῶν προφήταις ὑποτάσσεται,

(kai pneymata propheton prophetais ypotassetai,

KJV: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

AKJV: And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

ASV: and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;

YLT: and the spiritual gift of prophets to prophets are subject,

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:33

Greek

οὐ γάρ ἐστιν ἀκαταστασίας ὁ θεὸς ἀλλὰ εἰρήνης), ὡς ἐν πάσαις ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις τῶν ἁγίων.

oy gar estin akatastasias o theos alla eirenes), os en pasais tais ekklesiais ton agion.

KJV: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

AKJV: For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

ASV: for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

YLT: for God is not a God of tumult, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:34

Greek

Αἱ ⸀γυναῖκες ἐν ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις σιγάτωσαν, οὐ γὰρ ⸀ἐπιτρέπεται αὐταῖς λαλεῖν· ἀλλὰ ⸀ὑποτασσέσθωσαν, καθὼς καὶ ὁ νόμος λέγει.

Ai gynaikes en tais ekklesiais sigatosan, oy gar epitrepetai aytais lalein· alla ypotassesthosan, kathos kai o nomos legei.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted to them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience as also says the law.

ASV: let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.

YLT: Your women in the assemblies let them be silent, for it hath not been permitted to them to speak, but to be subject, as also the law saith;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:35

Greek

εἰ δέ τι ⸀μαθεῖν θέλουσιν, ἐν οἴκῳ τοὺς ἰδίους ἄνδρας ἐπερωτάτωσαν, αἰσχρὸν γάρ ἐστιν γυναικὶ ⸂λαλεῖν ἐν ἐκκλησίᾳ⸃.

ei de ti mathein theloysin, en oiko toys idioys andras eperotatosan, aischron gar estin gynaiki lalein en ekklesia.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: 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.

ASV: And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

YLT: and if they wish to learn anything, at home their own husbands let them question, for it is a shame to women to speak in an assembly.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:36

Greek

ἢ ἀφʼ ὑμῶν ὁ λόγος τοῦ θεοῦ ἐξῆλθεν, ἢ εἰς ὑμᾶς μόνους κατήντησεν;

e aph ymon o logos toy theoy exelthen, e eis ymas monoys katentesen;

KJV: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

AKJV: What? came the word of God out from you? or came it to you only?

ASV: What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?

YLT: From you did the word of God come forth? or to you alone did it come?

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:37

Greek

Εἴ τις δοκεῖ προφήτης εἶναι ἢ πνευματικός, ἐπιγινωσκέτω ἃ γράφω ὑμῖν ὅτι κυρίου ⸀ἐστὶν·

Ei tis dokei prophetes einai e pneymatikos, epiginosketo a grapho ymin oti kyrioy estin·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

ASV: If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

YLT: if any one doth think to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things that I write to you--that of the Lord they are commands;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:38

Greek

εἰ δέ τις ἀγνοεῖ, ⸀ἀγνοεῖται.

ei de tis agnoei, agnoeitai.

KJV: But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

AKJV: But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

ASV: But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

YLT: and if any one is ignorant--let him be ignorant;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:39

Greek

ὥστε, ἀδελφοί ⸀μου, ζηλοῦτε τὸ προφητεύειν, καὶ τὸ λαλεῖν ⸂μὴ κωλύετε γλώσσαις⸃·

oste, adelphoi moy, zeloyte to propheteyein, kai to lalein me kolyete glossais·

KJV: Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

AKJV: Why, brothers, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

ASV: Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

YLT: so that, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and to speak with tongues do not forbid;

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

1Corinthians 14:40

Greek

πάντα ⸀δὲ εὐσχημόνως καὶ κατὰ τάξιν γινέσθω.

panta de eyschemonos kai kata taxin ginestho.

KJV: Let all things be done decently and in order.

AKJV: Let all things be done decently and in order.

ASV: But let all things be done decently and in order.

YLT: let all things be done decently and in order.

Exposition: 1Corinthians 14:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let all things be done decently and in order.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.