1 Corinthians, 14

28. If there is no interpreter, hold your tongue in the assembly and speak to God by yourself.

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 1 Corinthians, 14:

Chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians deals with the correct use of spiritual gifts in the Church, especially the gift of tongues and prophecy. Paul emphasizes that the main objective of the gifts is to build the Church and urge the Corinthians to seek the gifts that most build the community. He also guides the importance of understanding and interpretation of gifts so that everyone can be built.

1 Corinthians 12:31b: "However, I will show you the most excellent way." Paul highlights the importance of seeking love, which is the most excellent and fundamental way to the correct use of spiritual gifts.

Romans 12:6-8: "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to us. If someone has the gift of prophecy, use it in the proportion of your faith. If your gift is to serve, serve; Teach, teach, if it is to give mood, to do so, if it is to contribute, contribute generously; if it is leading, leading with zeal; if it is to show mercy, to do so with joy. " Paul talks about the diversity of gifts and skills, emphasizing that each one should use his gift for the good of the community.

1 Corinthians 14:12: "Thus, since you are anxious for having spiritual gifts, seek them with zeal so that you can contribute to the Church." Paul encourages Corinthians to seek the gifts that most build the church, but in a balanced way and seeking mutual building.

1 Corinthians 14:22: "Thus tongues are a sign not to believers, but to the unbelievers; the prophecy, however, is for believers, not for the unbelievers." Paul highlights the importance of the understanding and interpretation of gifts to be edifying for everyone, especially for the unbelievers who can be impacted by the manifestation of the gifts.

1 Corinthians 14:26: "May we do, then, brothers? When you gather, each of you has a psalm, or a teaching word, a revelation, a word in another language or an interpretation. Church building. " Paul emphasizes that the main objective of gifts is to build the Church, and that everyone should contribute in a balanced way and aiming at mutual building.