1 Corinthians 14:36

Translations

Modern

Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

Traditional

What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

Literal

Or did the word of God go out from you? Or did it come to you only?

Latin

An a vobis verbum Dei processit? aut in vos solos pervenit?

Original

Greek

English

Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:36–37

As an apostle, Paul wanted the Corinthians to treat his words as commands from the Lord.
What I am writing you: This likely refers to all his teachings, especially about spiritual gifts.

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 Gift of Prophecy

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1 Corinthians 14:36

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