Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, New Living Translation But if all of you are prophesying, and unbelievers or people who don’t understand these things come into your meeting, they will be convicted of sin and judged by what you say. English Standard Version But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, Berean Standard Bible But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, Berean Literal Bible But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or uninstructed should come in, he is convicted by all, he is examined by all, King James Bible But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: New King James Version But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed person comes in, he is convinced by all, he is convicted by all. New American Standard Bible But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; NASB 1995 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; NASB 1977 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an ungifted man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; Legacy Standard Bible But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or an uninformed man enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all; Amplified Bible But if all prophesy [foretelling the future, speaking a new message from God to the people], and an unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted [of his sins] by all, and he is called to account by all [because he can understand what is being said]; Christian Standard Bible But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or outsider comes in, he is convicted by all and is called to account by all. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if all are prophesying and some unbeliever or uninformed person comes in, he is convicted by all and is judged by all. American Standard Version But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all; Contemporary English Version But suppose all of you are prophesying when those unbelievers and outsiders come in. They will realize that they are sinners, and they will want to change their ways because of what you are saying. English Revised Version But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all; GOD'S WORD® Translation Now suppose you speak what God has revealed. When unbelievers or outsiders come in you will show them where they are wrong and convince them that they are sinners. Good News Translation But if everyone is proclaiming God's message when some unbelievers or ordinary people come in, they will be convinced of their sin by what they hear. They will be judged by all they hear, International Standard Version But if everyone is prophesying, when an unbeliever or an uneducated person comes in he will be convicted and examined by everything that's happening. Majority Standard Bible But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, NET Bible But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person enters, he will be convicted by all, he will be called to account by all. New Heart English Bible But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all. Webster's Bible Translation But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all: Weymouth New Testament If, on the other hand, every one is prophesying and an unbeliever or an ungifted man comes in, he is convicted by all and closely examined by all, World English Bible But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd if all may prophesy, and anyone may come in, an unbeliever or commoner, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all, Berean Literal Bible But if all prophesy, and some unbeliever or uninstructed should come in, he is convicted by all, he is examined by all, Young's Literal Translation and if all may prophecy, and any one may come in, an unbeliever or unlearned, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all, Smith's Literal Translation And If all prophesy, and any unbelieving, or ignorant private individual come in, he is refuted by all, he is examined by all: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or an unlearned person, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all. Catholic Public Domain Version But if everyone prophesies, and one who is ignorant or unbelieving enters, he may be convinced by it all, because he understands it all. New American Bible But if everyone is prophesying, and an unbeliever or uninstructed person should come in, he will be convinced by everyone and judged by everyone, New Revised Standard Version But if all prophesy, an unbeliever or outsider who enters is reproved by all and called to account by all. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if all prophesy, and an unlearned man or an unbeliever enter, he will be convinced by all, and he will be set right by all. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if all of you would prophesy and the unlearned or an unbeliever should enter, he is searched out by all of you and he is reproved by all of you. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if all prophesy, and there comes in an unbeliever, or an unlearned man, he is convinced by all, he is examined by all, Godbey New Testament But if all may prophesy, and some unbeliever or unlearned person may come in, he is convicted by all, he is discerned by all; Haweis New Testament But if all prophesy, and any infidel or illiterate person come in, he receives conviction from all, he is judged of all: Mace New Testament but if you all expound, and an unbeliever, or one unlearned come in, he is examin'd by all, he is tryed by all: Weymouth New Testament If, on the other hand, every one is prophesying and an unbeliever or an ungifted man comes in, he is convicted by all and closely examined by all, Worrell New Testament But, if all prophesy, and there come in one who is unbelieving or unlearned, he is convicted by all, he is judged by all: Worsley New Testament But if all prophesy, and there come in an unbeliever, or one unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is judged by all. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Prophecy and Tongues…23So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds? 24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all, 25and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!”… Cross References Acts 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and asked Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. John 16:8 And when He comes, He will convict the world in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment: James 5:19-20 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins. Matthew 18:15-17 If your brother sins against you, go and confront him privately. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. / But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ / If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, regard him as you would a pagan or a tax collector. Romans 10:14-17 How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? / And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” / But not all of them welcomed the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” ... 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 1 Thessalonians 1:5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake. Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. 2 Corinthians 7:8-10 Even if I caused you sorrow by my letter, I do not regret it. Although I did regret it—for I see that my letter caused you sorrow, but only for a short time— / yet now I rejoice, not because you were made sorrowful, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you felt the sorrow that God had intended, and so were not harmed in any way by us. / Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death. Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and He brought me out by His Spirit and set me down in the middle of the valley, and it was full of bones. / He led me all around among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, and indeed, they were very dry. / Then He asked me, “Son of man, can these bones come to life?” “O Lord GOD,” I replied, “only You know.” ... Jeremiah 23:29 “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” Isaiah 6:9-10 And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’ / Make the hearts of this people calloused; deafen their ears and close their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.” Ezekiel 11:19-20 And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them; I will remove their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh, / so that they may follow My statutes, keep My ordinances, and practice them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God. Treasury of Scripture But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: he is convinced. 1 Corinthians 2:15 But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. John 1:47-49 Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile! … John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? Jump to Previous Account Believeth Closely Convicted Convinced Discerned Enters Examined Faith Hand Judged Outsider Prophecy Prophesy Prophesying Reproved Simple Someone Teaching Tested Unbeliever Unbelieving Understand Ungifted UnlearnedJump to Next Account Believeth Closely Convicted Convinced Discerned Enters Examined Faith Hand Judged Outsider Prophecy Prophesy Prophesying Reproved Simple Someone Teaching Tested Unbeliever Unbelieving Understand Ungifted Unlearned1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in This phrase highlights the presence of non-believers or those not fully educated in Christian doctrine within the assembly. In the early church, gatherings were often open, allowing for a diverse audience. This openness reflects the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) to make disciples of all nations. The term "uninstructed" suggests individuals who may be new to the faith or unfamiliar with spiritual gifts, emphasizing the importance of teaching and discipleship within the church (Acts 18:24-26). while everyone is prophesying he will be convicted and called to account by all Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with guidance on spiritual gifts and orderly worship. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and spiritually gifted congregation facing issues of disorder and misunderstanding regarding spiritual gifts. 3. Unbeliever A person who does not yet have faith in Christ, potentially visiting the church gathering. 4. Uninstructed Person Someone who may be a believer but lacks understanding or instruction in spiritual matters. 5. Prophecy A spiritual gift involving speaking forth God's message, intended for edification, encouragement, and comfort. Teaching Points The Power of Prophecy in ConvictionProphecy, when exercised in a church setting, has the power to convict and reveal the secrets of the heart, leading to repentance and faith. Orderly Worship and Its Impact Orderly worship, where prophecy is prioritized over tongues, can lead to the edification of the church and the conversion of unbelievers. The Role of the Church in Evangelism The church gathering should be a place where unbelievers can encounter the truth of the Gospel through the gifts of the Spirit, particularly prophecy. Understanding and Instruction in Spiritual Gifts Believers should seek understanding and instruction in spiritual gifts to use them effectively for the building up of the church. The Importance of Accountability Prophecy brings accountability, as it calls individuals to account before God, prompting self-examination and transformation.(24) But if all prophesy.--There is no danger of exaggeration regarding this gift. Each one uttering prophecy, telling forth the gospel truth, and revealing the mind of God, will have a message that will be useful to the unbeliever. As one after another they utter the words of divine truth, they each send something that pierces into his soul. By all of them he is convicted in his own conscience of some sin. He is condemned in his own eyes, a searching light is turned upon his heart. The secrets of his heart are made manifest, and he makes terrible discoveries of his guilt (Hebrews 4:12-13).Verse 24. - All prophesy. If one after another speak the word of spiritual exhortation. He is convinced of all, he is judged of all; literally, he is being convicted by all, he is being examined by all; in other words, each address is calculated to awaken conviction in him and to search his heart. Thus the address of St. Peter pierced the consciences of his hearers, when the glossolaly even of Pentecost produced no effect beyond that of irreverent wonder (Acts 2:37). It is easy to see that the style and method of worship in the assemblies of Christians at this early epoch resembled that now prevalent among Quakers. The teaching was not left to recognized pastors, but any Christian might speak who had gifts which moved him to address his brethren. The externals of worship are of no eternal signifiance, but are best left to be moulded by the requirements of time and place, with reference to the teachings of past experience. No doubt St. Paul's depreciation of glossolaly led to its rapid disappearance when it had done its work of being "a sign to unbelievers." But if ancient modes of worship were too independent of rigid conditions, modern modes are, on the other hand, too stereotyped and inelastic. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. an τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. unbeliever ἄπιστος (apistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 571: (passively) untrustworthy (person), or incredible (thing). or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. uninstructed person ἰδιώτης (idiōtēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2399: From idios; a private person, i.e. an ignoramus. comes in εἰσέλθῃ (eiselthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1525: To go in, come in, enter. From eis and erchomai; to enter. while δέ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. everyone πάντες (pantes) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. is prophesying, προφητεύωσιν (prophēteuōsin) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office. he will be convicted ἐλέγχεται (elenchetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1651: (a) I reprove, rebuke, discipline, (b) I expose, show to be guilty. Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish. [and] called to account ἀνακρίνεται (anakrinetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 350: From ana and krino; properly, to scrutinize, i.e. investigate, interrogate, determine. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). all, πάντων (pantōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. Links 1 Corinthians 14:24 NIV1 Corinthians 14:24 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:24 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:24 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:24 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:24 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:24 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:24 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:24 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:24 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:24 But if all prophesy and someone unbelieving (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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