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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But be sure that everything is done properly and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But all things should be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But let all things be done properly and with order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But all things must be done properly and in an orderly way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But let all things be done properly and in an orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But all things must be done appropriately and in an orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything is to be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything must be done decently and in order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But do everything properly and in order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And do everything in a decent and orderly manner. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently, and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />only let everything be done in a becoming and orderly manner.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently and in order. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But let all things be done properly and with order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Let all things be becomingly and according to order.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But let all things be done decently, and according to order. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But let everything be done respectfully and according to proper order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but everything must be done properly and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />but all things should be done decently and in order.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But let everything be done with decorum and with order. <div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Let all things be done with propriety, and in good order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Let all things be done with propriety, and orderly.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />let all things be done with decency, and without disorder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />only let everything be done in a becoming and orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />But let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><i>but</i> let all things be done decently and in order.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3234" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Orderly Worship</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: panta (Adj-NNP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everything</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginesthō (V-PMM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">must be done</a> <a href="/greek/2156.htm" title="2156: euschēmonōs (Adv) -- Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously.">in a proper</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)."></a> <a href="/greek/5010.htm" title="5010: taxin (N-AFS) -- From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity.">orderly manner.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Colossians 2:5</a></span><br />For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/1-5.htm">Titus 1:5</a></span><br />The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">1 Corinthians 11:34</a></span><br />If anyone is hungry, he should eat at home, so that when you come together it will not result in judgment. And when I come, I will give instructions about the remaining matters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a></span><br />For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-27.htm">Philippians 1:27</a></span><br />Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-6.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:6</a></span><br />Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ephesians 4:12</a></span><br />to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-2.htm">1 Timothy 2:2</a></span><br />for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></span><br />Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Let all things be done decently and in order.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26-33</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/11-34.htm">1 Corinthians 11:34</a></b></br> And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a></b></br> Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Decently</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Fitting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/13-5.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">Order</a> <a href="/romans/16-19.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Orderly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-36.htm">Properly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Decently</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-4.htm">Fitting</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Order</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-21.htm">Ordered</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Orderly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">Properly</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-11.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But everything</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the inclusivity of the instruction, indicating that all aspects of church life and worship are under consideration. In the context of <a href="/1_corinthians/14.htm">1 Corinthians 14</a>, Paul addresses the use of spiritual gifts, particularly prophecy and speaking in tongues. The broader context of the letter shows Paul's concern for unity and edification within the church (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-7.htm">1 Corinthians 12:7, 14</a>:12). The use of "everything" suggests that no part of worship or church activity is exempt from the guidelines he is about to set forth.<p><b>must be done</b><br>The imperative "must be done" underscores the necessity and non-negotiable nature of the instruction. This reflects the apostolic authority with which Paul writes, as he seeks to correct and guide the Corinthian church. The historical context reveals that the Corinthian church was experiencing disorder and confusion, particularly in their worship services (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26-33</a>). This command is a corrective measure to ensure that their gatherings are beneficial and edifying for all.<p><b>in a proper</b><br>The term "proper" suggests appropriateness and suitability, aligning with the cultural and social norms of the time. In the Greco-Roman world, order and decorum were highly valued, and this would have resonated with the Corinthian audience. Biblically, the concept of propriety is linked to holiness and reverence, as seen in the orderly worship prescribed in the Old Testament (<a href="/exodus/40-16.htm">Exodus 40:16-33</a>). This reflects God's character as a God of order, not chaos (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a>).<p><b>and orderly manner.</b><br>"Orderly manner" implies a structured and harmonious approach to worship and church activities. This is consistent with the biblical theme of God bringing order out of chaos, as seen in the creation narrative (Genesis 1). The historical context of Corinth, a bustling and diverse city, may have contributed to the disorderly conduct in the church. Paul’s instruction here is to ensure that worship services reflect the peace and order of God’s kingdom, promoting edification and understanding among believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26, 33</a>). This also prefigures the ultimate order and peace that will be established in the eschatological fulfillment of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, Paul was addressing the church in Corinth, providing guidance on spiritual gifts and orderly worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which often led to challenges within the early church.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, a community of believers struggling with issues of division, immorality, and disorder in worship.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gifts.htm">Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>The context of this verse is Paul's teaching on the use of spiritual gifts within the church, emphasizing the need for order.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/worship_gatherings.htm">Worship Gatherings</a></b><br>The setting for Paul's instructions, where believers gathered to worship, pray, and exercise spiritual gifts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/o/order_reflects_god's_nature.htm">Order Reflects God's Nature</a></b><br>God is a God of order, and our worship should reflect His character. This means organizing our services and using our gifts in a way that honors Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/edification_of_the_church.htm">Edification of the Church</a></b><br>The purpose of order is to build up the church. When things are done properly, everyone is edified, and God is glorified.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_others.htm">Respect for Others</a></b><br>Orderly conduct in worship shows respect for fellow believers, allowing everyone to participate and benefit from the service.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discipline_in_worship.htm">Discipline in Worship</a></b><br>Just as discipline is required in personal spiritual growth, it is also necessary in corporate worship to maintain focus on God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balance_of_freedom_and_order.htm">Balance of Freedom and Order</a></b><br>While the Spirit gives freedom, it is not a license for chaos. True freedom in the Spirit is expressed through orderly worship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_church_governance.htm">What does the Bible say about church governance?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_1_timothy's_authorship_affect_its_authority.htm">If modern scholarship questions Paul’s authorship of 1 Timothy, how does that impact the legitimacy of the church leadership guidelines in chapter 5?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_conduct_effective_church_meetings.htm">How are Church Business Meetings conducted effectively?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_church_bylaws.htm">What are Church Bylaws?</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>(40) <span class= "bld">Let all things be done decently.</span>--The former verse reiterates in a condensed sentence the principles laid down regarding the gifts in the first part of the chapter (<a href="/context/1_corinthians/14-1.htm" title="Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.">1Corinthians 14:1-25</a>). This verse similarly deals with the general principle laid down in the latter part of the chapter regarding the style and order of public worship. The object of all church assemblies is to be the building up of the Body of Christ, which is His Church; and therefore seemliness and ordered regularity are absolutely necessary to this end. Here again, as in so many other instances in this Epistle, while the particular and unique circumstances which called forth the apostolic instructions have for centuries passed away, the writings of St. Paul are of permanent and abiding application, because of the general and eternal principles on which his instructions are based. The strange outbursts of incoherent fanaticism which have occurred from time to time in the after-history of the Church are condemned by the principle with which St. Paul combatted the disorder of the gift of tongues in Corinth; and the practice of the Roman Church, in performing her public services in a tongue not "understanded of the people," is at variance with the principle which in this chapter he reiterates with varied emphasis--that all public utterance of prayer and praise should be such as those present can join in, not only with emotional heart but with clear and understanding intellect.<p><span class= "bld"><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Let all things.</span> The "but" of the original should not be omitted. It is a final caution against the abuse of the permission accorded in the last clause. <span class="cmt_word">Decently</span>; that is, "with decorum." Thus Milton uses the term — <p><span class="accented">"... and held<br />Before his decent steps a silver wand."</span> In <a href="/romans/13-13.htm">Romans 13:13</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-12.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:12</a> it is translated "honestly," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> honourably. In order. Time, proportion, regulation, self suppression, are as necessary in worship as in "the music of men's lives." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">But</span><br /><span class="grk">δὲ</span> <span class="translit">(de)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; but, and, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everything</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντα</span> <span class="translit">(panta)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">must be done</span><br /><span class="grk">γινέσθω</span> <span class="translit">(ginesthō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in a proper</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐσχημόνως</span> <span class="translit">(euschēmonōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2156.htm">Strong's 2156: </a> </span><span class="str2">Becomingly, decorously, decently. Adverb from euschemon; decorously.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">orderly [manner].</span><br /><span class="grk">τάξιν</span> <span class="translit">(taxin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5010.htm">Strong's 5010: </a> </span><span class="str2">From tasso; regular arrangement, i.e. fixed succession, official dignity.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 15:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 15:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>