Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. New Living Translation But if someone is prophesying and another person receives a revelation from the Lord, the one who is speaking must stop. English Standard Version If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent. Berean Standard Bible And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. Berean Literal Bible But if a revelation should be made to another sitting by, let the first be silent. King James Bible If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. New King James Version But if anything is revealed to another who sits by, let the first keep silent. New American Standard Bible But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, then the first one is to keep silent. NASB 1995 But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. NASB 1977 But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, let the first keep silent. Legacy Standard Bible But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. Amplified Bible But if an inspired revelation is made to another who is seated, then the first one must be silent. Christian Standard Bible But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if something has been revealed to another person sitting there, the first prophet should be silent. American Standard Version But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence. Contemporary English Version If someone sitting there receives a message from God, the speaker must stop and let the other person speak. English Revised Version But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence. GOD'S WORD® Translation If God reveals something to another person who is seated, the first speaker should be silent. Good News Translation But if someone sitting in the meeting receives a message from God, the one who is speaking should stop. International Standard Version If a revelation is made to another person who is seated, the first person should be silent. Majority Standard Bible And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. NET Bible And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude. New Heart English Bible But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent. Webster's Bible Translation If any thing is revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. Weymouth New Testament And if anything is revealed to some one else who is seated there, let the first be silent. World English Bible But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if [anything] may be revealed to another [who is] sitting, let the first be silent; Berean Literal Bible But if a revelation should be made to another sitting by, let the first be silent. Young's Literal Translation and if to another sitting anything may be revealed, let the first be silent; Smith's Literal Translation And if to another sitting by it be revealed, let the first be silent. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if any thing be revealed to another sitting, let the first hold his peace. Catholic Public Domain Version But then, if something is revealed to another who is sitting, let the first one become silent. New American Bible But if a revelation is given to another person sitting there, the first one should be silent. New Revised Standard Version If a revelation is made to someone else sitting nearby, let the first person be silent. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if anything is revealed to another who is seated, let the first speaker hold his peace. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And if something is revealed to another while the first is sitting, let him be quiet. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand if any thing be revealed to one who is sitting by, let the first be silent. Godbey New Testament but if something may be revealed to another sitting down, let the first be silent. Haweis New Testament But if any thing should be revealed to one sitting by, let the first be silent. Mace New Testament if the meaning be revealed to another that sits by, let the first be silent. Weymouth New Testament And if anything is revealed to some one else who is seated there, let the first be silent. Worrell New Testament But, if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence; Worsley New Testament And if any thing be revealed to another sitting by, let the first have done speaking before the other begins. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. 31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.… Cross References 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 Do not extinguish the Spirit. / Do not treat prophecies with contempt, / but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 13:9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, Ephesians 4:11-12 And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ, Romans 12:6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; 1 Peter 4:10-11 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. Numbers 11:25-29 Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so again. / Two men, however, had remained in the camp—one named Eldad and the other Medad—and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those listed, but they had not gone out to the tent, and they prophesied in the camp. / A young man ran and reported to Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” ... Deuteronomy 18:18-22 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” ... Jeremiah 23:28-29 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. / “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” Ezekiel 13:1-3 Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing. Joel 2:28-29 And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days. Treasury of Scripture If any thing be revealed to another that sits by, let the first hold his peace. revealed. 1 Corinthians 14:6,26 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? … let. Job 32:11,15-20 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say… Job 33:31-33 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak… 1 Thessalonians 5:19,20 Quench not the Spirit… Jump to Previous First Hold Peace Revealed Revelation Seated Silence Silent Sitteth Sitting Someone Speaker StopJump to Next First Hold Peace Revealed Revelation Seated Silence Silent Sitteth Sitting Someone Speaker Stop1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated In the early church, revelations were understood as divine insights or messages given by the Holy Spirit. This phrase suggests an orderly worship setting where individuals are seated, indicating a structured gathering. The concept of receiving a revelation aligns with the practice of prophecy in the New Testament, where believers were encouraged to share insights for the edification of the church (1 Corinthians 14:26). This reflects the communal and participatory nature of early Christian worship, contrasting with the more hierarchical structures seen in other religious settings of the time. the first speaker should stop Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with instructions on orderly worship. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation facing issues of disorder and confusion in worship. 3. Prophets Individuals in the Corinthian church who received revelations from God and were responsible for sharing them with the congregation. 4. Revelation A divine message or insight given by God to a prophet for the edification of the church. 5. Orderly Worship The context of this passage, where Paul emphasizes the importance of maintaining order during church gatherings. Teaching Points The Importance of Order in WorshipPaul emphasizes that worship should be conducted in an orderly manner to ensure that all things are done for the edification of the church. Humility and Deference in Ministry When a revelation is given to another, the first speaker should yield, demonstrating humility and a willingness to prioritize the message God is delivering through others. Discernment in Receiving Revelations Believers are encouraged to discern and test revelations to ensure they align with Scripture and the character of God. The Role of Prophecy in Edification Prophecy serves to build up, encourage, and comfort the church, and should be exercised with the intent of strengthening the body of Christ. Unity and Cooperation Among Believers The practice of yielding to another's revelation fosters unity and cooperation, reflecting the body of Christ working together harmoniously.Verse 30. - Let the first hold his peace. It would be easy enough to judge whether the revelation vouchsafed to his neighbour was more pressing and important than his own address. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Andδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. a revelation comes ἀποκαλυφθῇ (apokalyphthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 601: To uncover, bring to light, reveal. From apo and kalupto; to take off the cover, i.e. Disclose. to someone who ἄλλῳ (allō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. is seated, καθημένῳ (kathēmenō) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2521: To sit, be seated, enthroned; I dwell, reside. From kata; and hemai; to sit down; figuratively, to remain, reside. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. first [speaker] πρῶτος (prōtos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4413: First, before, principal, most important. Contracted superlative of pro; foremost. should hold his peace. σιγάτω (sigatō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 4601: Intrans: I am silent, keep silence; trans: I keep secret; pass: I am kept secret. From sige; to keep silent. Links 1 Corinthians 14:30 NIV1 Corinthians 14:30 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:30 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:30 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:30 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:30 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:30 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:30 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:30 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:30 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:30 But if a revelation is made (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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