1 Corinthians 14:33
New International Version
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.

New Living Translation
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.

English Standard Version
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Berean Standard Bible
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

Berean Literal Bible
For He is not the God of disorder, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

King James Bible
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

New King James Version
For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

New American Standard Bible
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

NASB 1995
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

NASB 1977
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

Legacy Standard Bible
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

Amplified Bible
for God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order. As [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people),

Christian Standard Bible
since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

American Standard Version
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Contemporary English Version
God wants everything to be done peacefully and in order. When God's people meet in church,

English Revised Version
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace; as in all the churches of the saints.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
God is not a God of disorder but a God of peace. As in all the churches of God's holy people,

Good News Translation
because God does not want us to be in disorder but in harmony and peace. As in all the churches of God's people,

International Standard Version
for God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Majority Standard Bible
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

NET Bible
for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

New Heart English Bible
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Webster's Bible Translation
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Weymouth New Testament
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace, as He is in all the Churches of His people.

World English Bible
for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for God is not [a God] of tumult, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the holy ones.

Berean Literal Bible
For He is not the God of disorder, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

Young's Literal Translation
for God is not a God of tumult, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

Smith's Literal Translation
For God is not of unsteadiness, but of peace, as in all the churches of the holy ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For God is not the God of dissension, but of peace: as also I teach in all the churches of the saints.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And God is not of dissension, but of peace, just as I also teach in all the churches of the saints.

New American Bible
since he is not the God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the holy ones,

New Revised Standard Version
for God is a God not of disorder but of peace. (As in all the churches of the saints,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For God is not a God of confusion but of peace, and he is in all churches of the saints.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because God is not chaotic, but peaceful, as in all the assemblies of The Holy Ones.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

Godbey New Testament
for he is not a God of confusion, but of peace. So in all the churches of the saints,

Haweis New Testament
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all the churches of his saints.

Mace New Testament
for God is not the God of confusion, but of peace, in all christian assemblies.

Weymouth New Testament
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace, as He is in all the Churches of His people.

Worrell New Testament
for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

Worsley New Testament
for God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as we see in all the assemblies of the saints.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Orderly Worship
32The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. 33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace— as in all the churches of the saints. 34Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.…

Cross References
James 3:16-18
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. / But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Philippians 4:9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

Romans 15:33
The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:20
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

Ephesians 2:14-18
For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. ...

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 26:3
You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 45:7
I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.

Psalm 29:11
The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace.


Treasury of Scripture

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

confusion.

1 Corinthians 7:15
But if the unbelieving depart, let him depart. A brother or a sister is not under bondage in such cases: but God hath called us to peace.

Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Romans 15:33
Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

in.

1 Corinthians 4:17
For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my ways which be in Christ, as I teach every where in every church.

1 Corinthians 7:17
But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches.

1 Corinthians 11:16
But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.

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1 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.














For God
The phrase "For God" introduces the divine authority behind the statement. In Greek, "Theos" is used for God, emphasizing the monotheistic belief central to Christianity. This opening asserts that the following principles are not merely human opinions but are rooted in the character and nature of God Himself. Historically, the early church faced many challenges, and this reminder served to align the believers' actions with God's nature.

is not a God of disorder
The Greek word for "disorder" is "akatastasia," which implies confusion, instability, or chaos. In the context of the Corinthian church, which struggled with issues of disorder during worship, this phrase underscores that God’s nature is inherently orderly. Theologically, this reflects the creation narrative where God brings order out of chaos (Genesis 1). It serves as a call for the church to reflect God's orderly nature in their worship and community life.

but of peace
The word "peace" in Greek is "eirene," which conveys not only the absence of conflict but also the presence of harmony and wholeness. This peace is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) and is central to the Christian life. Historically, peace was a significant theme in the Pax Romana, yet Paul emphasizes a peace that surpasses human understanding, rooted in God’s character. This peace should be evident in the life of the church, contrasting with the disorder mentioned earlier.

As in all the congregations of the saints
This phrase situates the instruction within the broader context of the universal church. "Congregations" translates from the Greek "ekklesiai," meaning assemblies or gatherings, and "saints" from "hagios," meaning holy or set apart. Paul is emphasizing that the principles of order and peace are not unique to Corinth but are expected in all Christian communities. This universality underscores the unity and consistency expected among believers, reflecting the universal nature of God's kingdom. Historically, this would have been a powerful reminder of the interconnectedness of the early Christian communities across diverse regions.

(33) For God is not the author of confusion.--Better, For God is the God, not of confusion, but of peace. The Church is the Church of God, and should bear on it the moral image of its King: there should be order, therefore, not confusion, in their assemblies.

As in all churches of the saints.--It is best to make these words read as the commencement of the next subject, thus:--As in all the churches of the saints, let the women keep silence in the churches. At Corinth one evil of neglecting the principles of order just laid down was that women spoke in the public assemblies. This was not the custom in any other churches, therefore the example of other churches was against such a practice.

Verse 33. - Of confusion. The word is rendered "commotion" in Luke 21:9; "tumult," in 2 Corinthians 6:5 and 2 Cor 12:20. "Confusion" is, as St. James says (James 3:16), the result of envious and pushing egotism. But of peace; which cannot coexist with inflation and restlessness. As in all Churches of the saints. The clause probably belongs to this verse, not to the following. It is a reflection on the exceptional turbulence and disorder which disgraced the Corinthian Church.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γάρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

[God] is
ἐστιν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

not
οὐ (ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

a God
Θεὸς (Theos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

of disorder,
ἀκαταστασίας (akatastasias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 181: From akatastatos; instability, i.e. Disorder.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

of peace.
εἰρήνης (eirēnēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

As
Ὡς (Hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

all
πάσαις (pasais)
Adjective - Dative Feminine 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.

the
ταῖς (tais)
Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

congregations
ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

saints,
ἁγίων (hagiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 40: Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.


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