[2171] C. J. Ellicott’s St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians. ◄1 Corinthians 14:33 ► For God is not the authorof confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Such chattering in church is shameful because it breaks down the atmosphere and indicates insufficient reverence. Here Jesus spoke of people who belonged to a group that professed to love and serve Him, but Jesus said He "never" knew these people. This term is found in every New Testament book except Galatians,, James, Second and Third John. It is against his nature. 1 Corinthians 14:33 God originally created the earth with such perfection and beauty that the angels shouted with joy! This confirms our view of 1 Corinthians 14:30-32. Throughout history people have not been satisfied with God's church so men and women have created alternative groups that offer people a variety of other beliefs and practices. For God is not (the author) of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. untersucht, ii. Unlike in the mystery religions, which were not to be taken as a model of Christian behaviour, God's prime concern for His people is peace. For God is the God, not of confusion, but of. He declares that God is not the God of confusion, which is why he has said what he has. Read more Share Copy а не принадлежит к ст. Tensions during worship: One of the problems Paul had to meet in the church at Corinth was deciding proper behavior in church. 1 Corinthians 14:40, NASB: "But all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner." Verse by verse study through 1 Corinthians. (33) For God is not the author of confusion.—Better, For God is the God, not of confusion, but of peace. God is not the author of confusion; the Holy Spirit, by his inspiration, does not lead to it, nor does he approve it. God’s gift of the Spirit submits itself to the receiver’s will, through whose direction its exercise is brought into regulated and edifying use: “For God is not (a God) of disorder (or seditionis, Cv[2167]), but of peace”. "for"-The reason behind the instruction found in the previous verses. If tongues and their misuse, or their overuse, cause confusion then God is not their author. When that came, and the recipient felt that he had to interrupt the meeting to tell everyone, confusion might well have arisen had it not been for these instructions. "As in all the churches of the saints"-these rules that governed the public worship applied to all congregations. This precedent shows the incorrectness of later scholars, who, in opposition to all ancient authority, bring this clause to begin the following paragraph, making it read: “As in all the Churches of the saints let your women keep silence in the Churches.” The jingle of the double use of, , here, is offensive; which Dr. Hodge covers up, but does not remove, by illegitimately translating: “As is the case in all other Christian Churches, let your women keep silence in the public assemblies.” Some of the old commentators have thought necessary to insert “I teach” after, in them, that Paul intends to adduce. Useful Bible Studies > 1 Corinthians Commentary > chapter 14. It prevented God being the author of confusion. He has not simply been attacking them. The comparison (875) does not refer merely to what was said immediately before, but to the whole of the foregoing representation. 1 Corinthians 14:33 Context. This is as true now as it was then. See Luke 21:9. As in all Churches—Here, as in 1 Corinthians 11:16, Paul finishes by nailing fast his directions with the authority of the Churches of the then small Christendom. I see no good reason for departing from the old arrangement. Many connect these words with let the women, etc. [2173] Meyer’s Critical and Exegetical Commentary (Eng. But he does not exclude intuition and emotion; cf. The Greek word for confusion often signifies the political tumults of cities, and here indicates that there had been very decided disorders in Corinthian assemblies. It unquestionably so lay in the apostle’s own mind. It will not prompt many to speak or pray at once; nor will it justify tumultuous and noisy assemblages. The. No additional words are needed to be understood. 1 Corinthians 14:33b-35 is not a quotation. … It unquestionably so lay in the apostle’s own mind. , necessarily includes under one glance all the laws laid down by Paul for the Corinthian Church, under the great maxim that God is author of order alone, and places them under the sanction of the then Catholic Church. No person who is under its influence is disposed to engage in scenes of confusion and disorder. This is a truth of wide application. Visit our library of inductive Bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the Bible you can use in your small group. “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace.” I have frequently seen great demonstrations, especially in the early period of the Holiness Movement, when God used my humble instrumentality to pioneer the work from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mexican border. The Vulgate Latin reads, "as I teach in all", &c. and so read some copies, and may refer to all that is said before; and the sense be, that all the rules he had prescribed concerning speaking with tongues, and prophesying, were not new ones, but such as he had directed to be observed in all churches he was concerned with, and which consisted of holy and good men; or God is the author, not of confusion, but of peace in all the churches; he orders and disposes peace among them, and they attend to it: peace and order, and not confusion and tumult, prevail in all churches that deserve to be called churches of the saints, and therefore were in this to be imitated by the church at Corinth. 13. At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. If he wills order to prevail in the church, he never impels men to be disorderly. For accursed is that peace of which revolt from God is the bond, and blessed are those contentions by which it is neces sary to maintain the kingdom of Christ. by nailing fast his directions with the authority of the, of the then small Christendom. (This is by no means certain, but it is possible). Greek. The word church (ekklesia) is discussed in the commentary on, 18. Therefore every spirit which is from him, must be capable of control. They are from God; but God is not a God of disorder or of commotion, but of peace. 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. [2169] Corinth, Corinthian or Corinthians. The apophthegm of 1 Corinthians 14:32 exemplifies the universal principle of order in God’s works; cf. As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches. Let it be your care, therefore, to borrow, what other Churches have found by experience to be salutary, and most profitable for maintaining peace.” His explicit mention of the term saints is emphatic — as if with the view of exempting rightly constituted Churches from a mark of disgrace. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 14:40, NIV: "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." Today this church still exists and it can often be found in many communities by seeking out a group that designates itself as the "church of Christ." This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice. As the next verse shows, religious division is usually based on the fact that people are not willing to truly accept and follow the Scriptures. confusion = commotion. Let us, therefore, bear in mind, that, in judging as to the servants of Christ, this mark must be kept in view — whether or not they aim at peace and concord, and, by conducting themselves peaceably, avoid contentions to the utmost of their power, provided, however, we understand by this a peace of which the truth of God is the bond. Other leading editors (Tisch., Mr[2173], Hn[2174], Hf[2175], Bt[2176], Gd[2177]) link this qualification to the following context; but it comes in clumsily before the impv[2178] of 1 Corinthians 14:34, and the repetition of is particularly awkward. God has promised to save those who "hold fast His word" ( 1 Corinthians 15:2). James Rosscup writes that "This was the great work in the life of the versatile Dean of Canterbury. 1 Corinthians 14:33 for God is not {a God} of confusion, but of peace. This was an extremely important confirmation that all should look to their gifts of grace to ensure that they were gifts of grace, and not just psychological phenomena or worse. Twenty years ago I frequently found it necessary to bring on the incorrigible people in my revivals these wholesome Pauline restrictions, otherwise they would shout so that my voice could not be heard, acquiescing in the conclusion that they could not help it. He reminded the Corinthians about unity ( 1 Corinthians 12:12-31) and rebuked them for not having it ( 1 Corinthians 1:10; 1 Corinthians 3:3). They should always in the sanctuary demean themselves in a reverent manner, and with such decorum as becomes people when they are in the presence of a holy and pure God, and engaged in his worship. 1. David Guzik commentary on 1 Corinthians, in which Paul addresses the problem of divisions in the church in Corinth, and how the wisdom of God triumphs. In each of the above interpretations, the conclusion is the same: 1 Corinthians 14 teaches that women are to be silent in the general assembly of the church. So the Holiness Movement, at first impetuous and uproarious, is now broadening over the whole world, and exploring the deep mysteries of God’s Word and Spirit in the latent experiences wrought by the silent lightning in the deep interior of the subterranean regions of the fallen human spirit; thus moving on in silent majesty to conquer the world for Christ and bring back the King of Glory. (874) Here we have a most valuable statement, by which we are taught, that we do not serve God unless in the event of our being lovers of peace, and eager to promote it. And this may even have been exacerbated by the fact that the women sat separately from the men as they did in the synagogue. [2170] T. C. Edwards’ Commentary on the First Ep. akatastasia. (876). The church of Corinth was noted for the disorder rampant in that assembly (verse 33). Verses 14-33 spell out Paul’s bottom line in the matter of idol-meats. to the Corinthians, St. Paul’s First Epistle to the Corinthians, Commentaire sur la prem. This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice. Trans.). But the earth had somehow become formless and chaotic so that God had to refashion it before man could be created. Jesus' church is not the only one that exists in the world; there are thousands of counterfeit assemblies (churches). Or stop at "peace," and connect, "As in all churches of the saints, let your women keep silence in the churches.". This devotional on 1 Corinthians 14:33 points out that obedience is key to defeating chaos and distraction because God is not the author of confusion. 1 Corinthians 14 1-Corinthians 14:35 The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. The word "saints" (hagios) meant "set apart for God's use." God originally created the earth with such perfection and beauty that the angels shouted with joy!Our Creator does all things in an organized manner and completes all His works in exquisite splendor. Ép. We must, indeed, in the first place, make it our aim, that the truth of God may, without contention, maintain its ground; but if the wicked resist, we must set our face against them, and have no fear, lest the blame of the disturbances should be laid to our charge. [2174] C. F. G. Heinrici’s Erklärung der Korintherbriefe (1880), or 1 Korinther in Meyer’s krit.-exegetisches Kommentar (1896). The Greek word here used justifies this conclusion. references to encouragement and consolation (1 Cor 14:3, 31) and the scene describing the ideal exercise of prophecy (1 Cor 14:24–25). (4) all those pretended conversions, however sudden and striking they may be, which are attended with disorder, and confusion, and public outcries, are to be suspected. 1 Corinthians 14:33 New King James Version 33 For God is not the author of [ a]confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. Так бывает во всех церкваÑ. And we may learn, therefore: (1) That where there is disorder, there is little religion. of peace, harmony, unity, and concord among his prophets and teachers, and so of order, for the former cannot be without the latter; where there is no order in the ministry, there can be no peace among the ministers, nor comfort in the churches; but God is the God of peace, he calls for, requires, disposes, and approves of peace and order among all his people: as in all churches of the saints. 33, а к ст. Disorder is contrary to God. Thus these instructions were given for the maintenance of peace in such circumstances. 2. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. (3) Christians should regard God as the author of peace. 1:4-9 - Paul’s prayer. The first century church was unified in "heart and soul" ( Acts 4:32). But this statement is also a finalising statement. 1 Corinthians: Conclusions of 14:33-35 Because Paul’s letter is a high context communication, it is difficult to discern what was happening in 1 st Century Corinth—it is even more difficult to extract principles that can add evidence to the complementarian versus egalitarian debate. Yet, in the meantime, the most of persons fly into a rage about nothing, or they trouble the Church, from a desire that they may, by some means, rise into view, and may seem to be somewhat. It is difficult to think of anything more confusing (or unhelpful) than prophets constantly standing to prophesy, and constantly being interrupted by other prophets. (Robertson p. 185). That is calm, serious, orderly, heavenly. Although verse33deals with the first century spiritual gifts, this passage contains an important principle about denominationalism (it tells us the religious division and confusion that exists in the world is not from God). 1 Corinthians Commentary. If we become part of "another gospel" ( Galatians 1:6-9), and denominational churches do preach "another gospel" (this is what makes them all different), we will be lost. 1 Corinthians 11:16). 33.For God is not of confusion. Legein means “to deliver a discourse,” eipen “to speak in conversation,” while lalein, the word here used, is from the Greek root lal which means “baby-talk,” as the baby in his first efforts says, “lal,” “lal.” Hence the first meaning of this word given by the dictionary is “to gabble,” i. e., speak in an undertone. An outcome of this production was the New Testament for English Readers (4 vols.). Speaking sacramentally, we refer to the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as His blood in order to proclaim that He is truly present when we sit at His table. Of peace; order, harmony, and love, as is manifest in all well-regulated churches. Because God. (2) true religion will not lead to tumult, to outcries, or to irregularity. (Fee p. 697). As in all churches of the saints - As was everywhere apparent in the churches. "Orderly reverence is a mark of the churches." The worship of the idols in Corinth was characterized by frenzy and disorder.."The Corinthians must therefore cease worship that reflects the pagan deities more than the God whom they have come to know..God is neither characterized by disorder nor the cause of it in the assembly." The religious world says unity is not possible, but God says we cannot have New Testament Christianity without unity. Jesus "never" knew these men and women because they "never" became part of the one spiritual body He purchased with His blood ( Acts 20:28). [2175] J. C. K. von Hofmann’s Die heilige Schrift N.T. 1 Corinthians 14:40, ESV: "But all things should be done decently and in order." We must be part of the one church built by Christ. Chuck Smith :: Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 14:33 ← Back to Chuck Smith's Bio & Resources ... Sermon Notes for 1 Corinthians 13:13 ← Prior Section. But an exception could be made for a special revelation from God. to the Corinthians (1882). In all the churches God is a God of peace (irreconcileable with fanatical disorders); let Him not among you In all the churches God is a God of peace (irreconcileable with fanatical disorders); let Him not among you seem to be a God of confusion (cf. Such excitement may be connected with genuine piety, but it is no part of pure religion. This is the reason why the spirits of the prophets must be assumed to be subject to the prophets. And that such claims of being moved by the divine Spirit to disorder are false, is clear from this solemn fact, that. and by Westcott and Hort, though the latter regard the words and the spirits - of peace as parenthetical. The Woman Left Back Series Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 6, 2020 | 749 views. Then it was new and impetuous, like a river leaping from his mountain source with awful roar, foam and demonstration; but after rolling on hundreds of miles, joined by many tributaries, he deepens and broadens into a mighty arm of the sea, bearing on his heaving bosom the commerce of many nations. And peace was to reign, not confusion, so that this was not in view. This could only lead to perplexity and disharmony. While the Greeks were at the very top of the world’s learning, it was confined to the men. 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