1 Corinthians 14:26

Translations

Modern

What 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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

What then is it, brothers? When you may come together, each has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Latin

Quid ergo est, fratres? Cum convenitis, unusquisque vestrum psalmum habet, doctrinam habet, apocalypsim habet, linguam habet, interpretationem habet: omnia ad ædificationem fiant.

Original

Greek

English

What 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.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:26

has a psalm: Psalms can be sung alone or with others (compare Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16).
Everything done in public worship should strengthen the church (see 1 Corinthians 12:7; 14:4, 6, 12, 26; see also 8:1).

1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Paul provides clear instructions for using spiritual gifts in the church. He stresses the importance of expressing them in an orderly manner. In the early Christian community, church meetings were not led by professional pastors or priests. Instead, everyone shared what God had given them to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Pure Worship The Church as a Living, Active Body The Gift of Prophecy The Holy Spirit’s Work

Related verses

Ephesians 5:19
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
1 Corinthians 12:7–10
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.
Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
Ephesians 4:16
From Him the whole body, fitted and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love through the work of each individual part.
1 Corinthians 14:12–13
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
Ephesians 4:12
…to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
2 Corinthians 13:10
This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I am present I will not need to be severe in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
1 Corinthians 14:40
But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
2 Corinthians 12:19
Have you been thinking all along that we were making a defense to you? We speak before God in Christ, and all of this, beloved, is to build you up.
1 Corinthians 14:4–6
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Music Mystery Prophecy

Topics

Church Building Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Comforting Diversity Gathering Together Individuality Interpreter in Congregations Language: Speaking in Inspired |Tongues| Forbidden Orderly Worship Tongues (The Gift): The Miraculous Gift Granted to some Early Christians

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