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So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, &#8220God is really among you!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a> As they listen, their secret thoughts will be exposed, and they will fall to their knees and worship God, declaring, “God is truly here among you.” <a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you. <a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the secrets of his heart become manifest. And thus having fallen upon his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. <a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a> And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God and report that God is truly among you. <a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. <a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. <a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. <a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> the secrets of his heart are disclosed; and so he will fall on his face and worship God, declaring that SURELY GOD IS AMONG YOU. <a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> the secrets of his heart are laid bare. And so, falling on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is really among you. <a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is really among you.” <a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The secrets of his heart will be revealed, and as a result he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, &#8220God is really among you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They will tell what is hidden in their hearts. Then they will kneel down and say to God, "We are certain that you are with these people." <a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The secrets in their hearts will become known, and in this way they will quickly bow with their faces touching the ground, worship God, and confess that God is truly among you. <a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> their secret thoughts will be brought into the open, and they will bow down and worship God, confessing, "Truly God is here among you!" <a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> His secret, inner heart will become known, and so he will bow down to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is truly among you!" <a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and so the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, ?God is truly among you!? <a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a> The secrets of his heart are disclosed, and in this way he will fall down with his face to the ground and worship God, declaring, "God is really among you." <a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed. <a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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 in truth. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the hidden evils of his heart are brought to light. And, as the result, he will fall on his face and worship God, and will report to others that of a truth God is among you. <a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a> And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and so the secrets of his heart become visible, and so having fallen on [his] face, he will worship God, declaring that God really is among you. <a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and the secrets of his heart become manifest. And thus having fallen upon his face, he will worship God, declaring that God is certainly among you. <a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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. <a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And so the hidden things of his heart are made manifest; and so having fallen upon the face, he will worship God, proclaiming that God is truly with you.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will adore God, affirming that God is among you indeed. <a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The secrets of his heart are then made manifest. And so, falling to his face, he would adore God, proclaiming that God is truly among you. <a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a> and the secrets of his heart will be disclosed, and so he will fall down and worship God, declaring, “God is really in your midst.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After the secrets of the unbeliever’s heart are disclosed, that person will bow down before God and worship him, declaring, “God is really among you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Thus the secrets of his heart will be revealed, and then he will fall on his face, and he will worship God and say, Truly God is among you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the secrets of his heart are revealed and then he will fall on his face and worship God and he will say, “Truly, God is in you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is really among you.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and thus falling upon his face he will worship God, proclaiming that God is truly in you. <a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, declaring that God verily is among you.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the secrets of his heart become manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and declare that God is certainly amongst you. <a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and the hidden evils of his heart are brought to light. And, as the result, he will fall on his face and worship God, and will report to others that of a truth God is among you. <a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> the secrets of his heart are made manifest; and so, falling on his face, he will worship God, reporting that, in reality, God is among you. <a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And thus the secrets of his heart are made manifest; so that falling down upon his face he will worship God, declaring that God is indeed among you. <a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Prophecy and Tongues</a> …24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, 25<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-NNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and the</a> <a href="/greek/2927.htm" title="2927: krypta (Adj-NNP) -- From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private.">secrets</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-GFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will be</a> <a href="/greek/5318.htm" title="5318: phanera (Adj-NNP) -- Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally.">made known.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">So</a> <a href="/greek/3779.htm" title="3779: houtōs (Adv) -- Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows)."></a> <a href="/greek/4098.htm" title="4098: pesōn (V-APA-NMS) -- A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall.">he will fall</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. "></a> <a href="/greek/4383.htm" title="4383: prosōpon (N-ANS) -- From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person.">facedown</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: proskynēsei (V-FIA-3S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">and worship</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/518.htm" title="518: apangellōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce.">proclaiming,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">“God</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3689.htm" title="3689: Ontōs (Adv) -- Really, truly, actually. Adverb of the oblique cases of on; really.">truly</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">among</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you!”</a> 26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a> For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. <a href="/acts/2-37.htm">Acts 2:37</a> When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” <a href="/john/16-8.htm">John 16:8</a> And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: <a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a> This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” <a href="/zechariah/8-23.htm">Zechariah 8:23</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” <a href="/matthew/12-25.htm">Matthew 12:25</a> Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself will be laid waste, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand. <a href="/john/4-29.htm">John 4:29</a> “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” <a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a> When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/luke/5-8.htm">Luke 5:8</a> When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.” <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a> But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a> would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? <a href="/proverbs/15-11.htm">Proverbs 15:11</a> Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men! <a href="/isaiah/29-15.htm">Isaiah 29:15</a> Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.falling.<a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Genesis 44:14</a> And Judah and his brethren came to Joseph's house; for he was yet there: and they fell before him on the ground.<a href="/deuteronomy/9-18.htm">Deuteronomy 9:18</a> And I fell down before the LORD, as at the first, forty days and forty nights: I did neither eat bread, nor drink water, because of all your sins which ye sinned, in doing wickedly in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.<a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a> Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.God is.<a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a> Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.<a href="/zechariah/8-23.htm">Zechariah 8:23</a> Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/5-13.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-17.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/acts/25-18.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Exclaiming</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-12.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/acts/10-25.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-20.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">Light</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-19.htm">Others</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Really</a> <a href="/romans/15-21.htm">Report</a> <a href="/acts/15-12.htm">Reporting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-6.htm">Result</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-19.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/10-14.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/hebrews/5-1.htm">Amongst</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-14.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-7.htm">Declaring</a> <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Disclosed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-10.htm">Evils</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Exclaiming</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-7.htm">Face</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-6.htm">Fallen</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-29.htm">Falling</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-2.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-2.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/4-4.htm">Light</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-27.htm">Manifest</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Manifested</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">Others</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">Really</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-8.htm">Report</a> <a href="/nehemiah/6-19.htm">Reporting</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/3-3.htm">Result</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm">Revealed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Secrets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-15.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/galatians/5-20.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div>1. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a> 2. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a> 6. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a> 12. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a> 22. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a> 26. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a> 27. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a> 34. <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the power of prophecy and the work of the Holy Spirit in revealing the innermost thoughts and intentions of individuals. In the context of <a href="/1_corinthians/14.htm">1 Corinthians 14</a>, Paul is discussing the gifts of the Spirit, particularly prophecy, as a means of edification for the church. The revelation of the heart's secrets can be seen as a fulfillment of <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>, where the Word of God is described as living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. This unveiling can lead to conviction and repentance, as seen in the story of Nathan confronting David in <a href="/2_samuel/12-7.htm">2 Samuel 12:7-13</a>.So he will fall facedown and worship God, The act of falling facedown is a biblical expression of reverence and submission to God, seen throughout Scripture in moments of divine encounter (e.g., <a href="/genesis/17-3.htm">Genesis 17:3</a>, <a href="/ezekiel/1-28.htm">Ezekiel 1:28</a>, <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a>). This physical posture signifies humility and acknowledgment of God's holiness and authority. In the cultural context of the Corinthian church, such an act would demonstrate a profound recognition of God's presence and power, contrasting with the often chaotic and self-centered practices of pagan worship in Corinth.proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” This proclamation serves as a testament to the authenticity and power of the Christian community's worship and spiritual gifts. It echoes the promise of Jesus in <a href="/matthew/18-20.htm">Matthew 18:20</a>, where He assures His followers that He is present wherever two or three gather in His name. The recognition of God's presence among believers is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/ezekiel/37-27.htm">Ezekiel 37:27</a>, where God promises to dwell among His people. This acknowledgment by an outsider or unbeliever underscores the transformative impact of genuine spiritual gifts and the church's role as a witness to the world.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth regarding the use of spiritual gifts, particularly prophecy and tongues. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_corinthian_church.htm">The Corinthian Church</a> A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation in Corinth, struggling with issues of order and edification in their worship services. 3. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> A spiritual gift emphasized by Paul as a means of edification, encouragement, and consolation for the church. 4. <a href="/topical/u/unbeliever_or_inquirer.htm">Unbeliever or Inquirer</a> The individual whose heart is revealed and who is convicted by the prophetic message, leading to worship. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worship_service.htm">Worship Service</a> The context in which the spiritual gifts are exercised, aiming for the edification of the church and the conviction of unbelievers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prophecy.htm">The Power of Prophecy</a> Prophecy serves as a powerful tool for revealing the truth and convicting the heart. It is essential for believers to seek and exercise this gift for the edification of the church. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_conviction.htm">The Role of Conviction</a> The revelation of the heart's secrets leads to conviction and worship. Believers should create an environment where the Holy Spirit can work through the gifts to convict and transform lives. <a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a> Paul emphasizes the importance of order in worship services. Spiritual gifts should be exercised in a manner that is understandable and edifying to all, including unbelievers. <a href="/topical/g/god's_presence_among_us.htm">God's Presence Among Us</a> The ultimate goal of spiritual gifts is to demonstrate that God is truly among His people. Our worship and conduct should reflect His presence and draw others to Him. <a href="/topical/a/authentic_worship.htm">Authentic Worship</a> True worship arises from a heart that has been laid bare before God. Believers should strive for authenticity in their worship, allowing God to reveal and heal the hidden areas of their hearts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14</a> <a href="/q/bible's_stance_on_avoiding_fornication.htm">What does the Bible say about cheating?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_prophetic_worship.htm">What defines prophetic worship in religious practices?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_personal_prophecy.htm">What defines personal prophecy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(25) And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest.--Better, and the secrets of his heart are made manifest--such being the reading of the best MSS. It is the third result of the prophetic utterances explained in previous Note. His complete conversion is evidenced by his worshipping God and recognising the presence of God in that assembly of Christians: "He will confess that you are not mad, but that God is truly in you, and that He is the true God who is in you" (Bengel). It is to be noticed that though the Apostle speaks in this passage of an "unlearned" person (i.e., a private person, one who has no gift of prophecy or tongues), or an "unbeliever," it is the latter that is most prominently before his mind, and the former only so far as he shared in common with the latter his ignorance and inability to understand.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 25. - The secrets of his heart. "The Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,.., and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart" (<a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12</a>). Falling down on his face. An Oriental. mode of showing humility and deep conviction (<a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a>; <a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">1 Samuel 19:24</a>). It does not furnish the shadow of an excuse for the encouragement of catalepsy by the mechanical excitement of revivalism. That God is in you of a truth. St. Paul is probably thinking both of <a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a> and <a href="/zechariah/8-23.htm">Zechariah 8:23</a>, where similar phrases are used. "Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools, who came to scoff, remained to pray." (Goldsmith.) <a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[and] the τὰ (ta) Article - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. secrets κρυπτὰ (krypta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2927.htm">Strong's 2927: </a> From krupto; concealed, i.e. Private. of τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. heart καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. will be γίνεται (ginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. revealed. φανερὰ (phanera) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5318.htm">Strong's 5318: </a> Apparent, clear, visible, manifest; adv: clearly. From phaino; shining, i.e. Apparent; neuter publicly, externally. So καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he will fall πεσὼν (pesōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4098.htm">Strong's 4098: </a> A reduplicated and contracted form of peto; probably akin to petomai through the idea of alighting; to fall. facedown πρόσωπον (prosōpon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4383.htm">Strong's 4383: </a> From pros and ops; the front, i.e. The countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person. [and] worship προσκυνήσει (proskynēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. proclaiming, ἀπαγγέλλων (apangellōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> To report (from one place to another), bring a report, announce, declare. From apo and the base of aggelos; to announce. “God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. truly Ὄντως (Ontōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3689.htm">Strong's 3689: </a> Really, truly, actually. Adverb of the oblique cases of on; really. among ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. you!” ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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