in a way suited to the understanding, and by consequence intelligibl. (k) The gift and inspiration which the spirit gives me does its part, but only to myself. 1-corinthians 14:12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church. For if I pray with my tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful, τὸ χάρισμα τὸ δοθέν μοι καὶ κινοῦν τὴν γλῶσσαν, Spirit of God, in so far as He has laid hold of the man and speaks out of him, καρπὸς τοῦ λέγοντος ἡ ὠφέλεια τῶν ἀκουόντων, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. 1 Corinthians 14:1. 1 Corinthians 14:14 Context. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church. 1 Corinthians 14:14. Praying in a tongue, when nobody can interpret, only benefits the one praying. They cannot understand what I say, and of course, they cannot be profited by what I utter. Paul’s context in 1 Corinthians 14 is more focused on what the Corinthian Christians do when they come together as a church than on what they do in their own devotional life. Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:6-14 (Read 1 Corinthians 14:6-14) Even an apostle could not edify, unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. Instructions on marriage and divorce - 1 Corinthians 7:1-24. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. + 2 For the one who speaks in a tongue speaks, not to men, but to God, for no one listens, + but he speaks sacred secrets + by the spirit. But my understanding - (ὁ δὲ νοῦς μου ho de nous mou). 1 Corinthians 14:14. “the will of God” (v. 1b). Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But it is probable that the word "spirit" refers to the "will;" or to the mind, as the seat of the affections and emotions; that is, to the heart, desires, or intentions. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. Perhaps his own understanding does not form any distinct and expressible ideas, so that he does not, in fact, take the precise meaning of the words he utters. (i) If I pray, when the church is assembled together, in a strange tongue. 1 Corinthians 14 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) Prophecy: A Superior Gift. 1 Corinthians Commentary > chapter 14. That cannot answer the end of speaking, which has no meaning; in this case, speaker and hearers are … (a) Vid. For if I pray in an unknown tongue. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is but speaking into the air. 3. For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[ a] does not speak to people but to God. (6) A reason: because it is not sufficient for us to speak so in the congregation that we ourselves worship God in spirit. The Apostle is here speaking of public worship (see 1Corinthians 14:16), and not of private devotion; and the word "fruitless" implies the result, or rather the absence of result, as regards others. The human spirit, which is moved by the divine Spirit. 14 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 13 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. My intellect, my mind; my mental efforts and operations. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 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