Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached? New Living Translation Or do you think God’s word originated with you Corinthians? Are you the only ones to whom it was given? English Standard Version Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached? Berean Standard Bible Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached? Berean Literal Bible Or has the word of God gone out from you? Or has it come to you only? King James Bible What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? New King James Version Or did the word of God come originally from you? Or was it you only that it reached? New American Standard Bible Or was it from you that the word of God first went out? Or has it come to you only? NASB 1995 Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it come to you only? NASB 1977 Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it come to you only? Legacy Standard Bible Was it from you that the word of God first went forth? Or has it arrived to you only? Amplified Bible Did the word of the Lord originate from you [Corinthians], or has it come to you only [so that you know best what God requires]? Christian Standard Bible Or did the word of God originate from you, or did it come to you only? Holman Christian Standard Bible Did the word of God originate from you, or did it come to you only? American Standard Version What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone? Contemporary English Version God's message did not start with you people, and you are not the only ones it has reached. English Revised Version What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone? GOD'S WORD® Translation Did God's word originate with you? Are you the only ones it has reached? Good News Translation Or could it be that the word of God came from you? Or are you the only ones to whom it came? International Standard Version Did God's word originate with you? Are you the only ones it has reached? Majority Standard Bible Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached? NET Bible Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone? New Heart English Bible What? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone? Webster's Bible Translation What? came the word of God out from you? or came it to you only? Weymouth New Testament Was it from you that God's Message first went forth, or is it to you only that it has come? World English Bible What!? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDid the word of God come forth from you? Or did it come to you alone? Berean Literal Bible Or has the word of God gone out from you? Or has it come to you only? Young's Literal Translation From you did the word of God come forth? or to you alone did it come? Smith's Literal Translation Or came out the word of God from you or did it arrive to you only? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr did the word of God come out from you ? Or came it only unto you ? Catholic Public Domain Version So now, did the Word of God proceed from you? Or was it sent to you alone? New American Bible Did the word of God go forth from you? Or has it come to you alone? New Revised Standard Version Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?) Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhat? Did the word of God come from you? or did it come for you only? Aramaic Bible in Plain English Or did the word of God come forth from you, or does it come unto you alone? NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHas the word of God come forth from you? or did it come to you only? Godbey New Testament Whether did the word of God come out from you? or has it reached unto you alone? Haweis New Testament Went the word of God from you? or came it unto you only? Mace New Testament What, did the gospel take its rise from you? or was it communicated to you alone? Weymouth New Testament Was it from you that God's Message first went forth, or is it to you only that it has come? Worrell New Testament Or from you did the word of God go forth? Or did it come to you alone? Worsley New Testament Did the word of God come out first from you? or did it come to you only? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…35If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church. 36Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached? 37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.… Cross References Romans 3:1-2 What, then, is the advantage of being a Jew? Or what is the value of circumcision? / Much in every way. First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God. Romans 11:34-36 “Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been His counselor?” / “Who has first given to God, that God should repay him?” / For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. Romans 9:20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? Shall what is formed say to Him who formed it, “Why did You make me like this?” 1 Corinthians 11:16 If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God. 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? Galatians 1:11-12 For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Acts 15:7-9 After much discussion, Peter got up and said to them, “Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you that the Gentiles would hear from my lips the message of the gospel and believe. / And God, who knows the heart, showed His approval by giving the Holy Spirit to them, just as He did to us. / He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith. Acts 13:46-47 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. / For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’” John 1:1-3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. John 12:48-50 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. / I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.” Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Isaiah 55:8-11 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. / For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, ... Isaiah 45:9 Woe to him who quarrels with his Maker—one clay pot among many. Does the clay ask the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘He has no hands’? Treasury of Scripture What? came the word of God out from you? or came it to you only? came. Isaiah 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Micah 4:1,2 But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it… Zechariah 14:8 And it shall be in that day, that living waters shall go out from Jerusalem; half of them toward the former sea, and half of them toward the hinder sea: in summer and in winter shall it be. or. 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? Jump to Previous Alone First Forth God's Message Ones Originate Reached WordJump to Next Alone First Forth God's Message Ones Originate Reached Word1 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. Did the word of God originate with you? This rhetorical question challenges the Corinthian church's sense of spiritual superiority. Paul reminds them that the gospel did not begin with them; it originated with God and was delivered through the apostles. This echoes the broader biblical narrative that God's revelation is not confined to a single group or location. Historically, the early church was diverse, with the gospel spreading from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and beyond (Acts 1:8). This phrase underscores the humility required in receiving and sharing God's word, aligning with the broader biblical teaching that no one group holds exclusive rights to divine revelation. Or are you the only ones it has reached? Persons / Places / Events 1. Apostle PaulThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with authority and pastoral concern. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which affected the church's practices and beliefs. 3. Corinthian Church The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of order and propriety in worship, including the use of spiritual gifts. Teaching Points Divine Origin of ScriptureThe Word of God does not originate from human sources but is divinely inspired. This underscores the authority and reliability of Scripture. Humility in Receiving God's Word Believers should approach Scripture with humility, recognizing that it is not exclusive to any one group or individual. The message of the gospel is for all people. Order in Worship Paul’s rhetorical questions challenge the Corinthians to maintain order and propriety in worship, respecting the communal nature of the church and the universal reach of the gospel. Guarding Against Pride The Corinthian church is cautioned against pride and exclusivity, reminding them that they are part of a larger body of believers who have received the same message. Unity in the Body of Christ The passage encourages unity and cooperation among believers, as the Word of God is meant to build up the entire church, not just a select few.(36) What?--The church at Corinth had on some of these points acted at variance with the practice of the other churches, and in a manner which assumed an independence of St. Paul's apostolic authority. He therefore asks them, with something of sarcastic indignation, whether they are the source from whence the word of God has come, or whether they think themselves its sole recipients, that they should set themselves above the other churches, and above him?Verses 36-40. - Appeal and summary. Verse 36. - What? An indignant exclamation. Came the word of God out from you? Are you the authors of the Christian system, that you are to lay down rules about it? No rebuke was too strong for the pretensions of these Corinthians. Or came it unto you only? Is no one to be considered but yourselves? Have you no respect for Christian custom? end that when you were by no means the first Gentile Church in Europe (1 Thessalonians 1:8)? Parallel Commentaries ... Greek {Did}Ἢ (Ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. word λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. originate ἐξῆλθεν (exēlthen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue. with ἀφ’ (aph’) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. you? ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. [are] you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. the only [ones] μόνους (monous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. it has reached? κατήντησεν (katēntēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2658: From kata and a derivative of anti; to meet against, i.e. Arrive at. Links 1 Corinthians 14:36 NIV1 Corinthians 14:36 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:36 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:36 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:36 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:36 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:36 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:36 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:36 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:36 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:36 What? Was it from you that (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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