1 Corinthians 14:26-33

1 Corinthians 14:26-33

[26] How  then,  brethren?  when  ye come together,  every one  hath  a psalm,  hath  a doctrine,  hath  a tongue,  hath  a revelation,  hath  an interpretation.  all things  be done  unto  edifying.  [27] If  any man  speak  in an unknown tongue,  let it be by  two,  or  at the most  by three,  and  that by  course;  and  one  interpret.  [28] But  interpreter,  let him keep silence  in  the church;  and  let him speak  to himself,  and  to God.  [29] the prophets  speak  two  or  three,  and  the other  judge.  [30] If  any thing be revealed  to another  that sitteth by,  the first  hold his peace.  [31] For  ye may  all  prophesy  one by one,  that  all  may learn,  and  all  may be comforted.  [32] And  the spirits  of the prophets  are subject  to the prophets.  [33] For  God  not  the author of confusion,  but  of peace,  as  in  all  churches  of the saints. 

What does 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The apostle now began to regulate the use of tongues with interpretation, and he urged the use of discernment with prophecy.
"St Paul has here completed his treatment (xii-xiv.) of pneumatika. He now gives detailed directions as to their use." [1]