1 Corinthians 14:36-40

[36] What? the word of God out from or came it unto only? [37] think himself a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write the commandments of the Lord. [38] But be ignorant, [39] Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. [40] all things be done decently and in order.

What is the context of 1 Corinthians 14:36-40?

Orderly Worship (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
Maintain Order in the Church (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
A Call to Orderly Worship (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
Good Order in Worship (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
Order in Church Meetings (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
Specific Instructions for Orderly Worship Services (1 Corinthians 14:26-40 true)
Instruction for the Church (1 Corinthians 14:20-40 true)

What does 1 Corinthians 14:36-40 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul concluded his answer to the Corinthians" question concerning spiritual gifts (chs12-14) and his teaching on tongues (ch14) with a strong call to cooperation. He zeroed in on their individualism ( 1 Corinthians 14:36; cf. 1 Corinthians 14:33) and confronted them on the issue of who indeed was spiritual ( 1 Corinthians 14:37). As a prophet of old he warned anyone who disagreed with his instructions ( 1 Corinthians 14:38) and finally summarized his argument ( 1 Corinthians 14:39-40; cf. 1 Corinthians 4:18-21).