Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored. New Living Translation But if you do not recognize this, you yourself will not be recognized. English Standard Version If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. Berean Standard Bible But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored. Berean Literal Bible But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignored. King James Bible But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. New King James Version But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. New American Standard Bible But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. NASB 1995 But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. NASB 1977 But if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. Legacy Standard Bible But if anyone remains ignorant about this, he is ignored by God. Amplified Bible If anyone does not recognize this [that it is a command of the Lord], he is not recognized [by God]. Christian Standard Bible If anyone ignores this, he will be ignored. Holman Christian Standard Bible But if anyone ignores this, he will be ignored. American Standard Version But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Contemporary English Version So don't pay attention to anyone who ignores what I am writing. English Revised Version But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant. GOD'S WORD® Translation But whoever ignores what I write should be ignored. Good News Translation But if he does not pay attention to this, pay no attention to him. International Standard Version But if anyone ignores this, he should be ignored. NET Bible If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. New Heart English Bible But if someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. Webster's Bible Translation But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Weymouth New Testament But if any one is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. World English Bible But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand if anyone is ignorant—let him be ignorant; Berean Literal Bible But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignored. Young's Literal Translation and if any one is ignorant -- let him be ignorant; Smith's Literal Translation And if any is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut if any man know not, he shall not be known. Catholic Public Domain Version If anyone does not recognize these things, he should not be recognized. New American Bible If anyone does not acknowledge this, he is not acknowledged. New Revised Standard Version Anyone who does not recognize this is not to be recognized. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if a man is ignorant, let him be ignorant. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut if any one be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Godbey New Testament but if any one ignores, he is ignored. Haweis New Testament But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Mace New Testament but if he will be blind, I leave him to his blindness. Weymouth New Testament But if any one is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Worrell New Testament but, if any is ignorant, let him be ignorant. Worsley New Testament But if any will be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. 38But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored. 39So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.… Cross References Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 9:7-9 He who corrects a mocker brings shame on himself; he who rebukes a wicked man taints himself. / Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. / Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Matthew 7:6 Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces. Proverbs 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid. Proverbs 15:32 He who ignores discipline despises himself, but whoever heeds correction gains understanding. Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I will also reject you as My priests. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children. 2 Timothy 3:7 who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline, but whoever heeds correction is honored. John 9:39-41 Then Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind may see and those who see may become blind.” / Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.” 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Proverbs 19:27 If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge. Matthew 13:13-15 This is why I speak to them in parables: ‘Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.’ / In them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled: ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. / For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ Romans 1:28 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. 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.” 2 Peter 3:5 But they deliberately overlook the fact that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water, Treasury of Scripture But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. Hosea 4:17 Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone. Matthew 7:6 Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. Matthew 15:14 Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch. Jump to Previous Ignorant Ignored Ignores Recognize RecognizedJump to Next Ignorant Ignored Ignores Recognize Recognized1 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 anyone ignores this This phrase addresses the issue of disregarding the teachings and instructions given by Paul in the preceding verses. In the context of 1 Corinthians 14, Paul is discussing the proper use of spiritual gifts, particularly prophecy and speaking in tongues, within the church. The Corinthian church was experiencing disorder during worship services, and Paul emphasizes the importance of edification, order, and understanding. Ignoring these instructions would lead to chaos and a lack of spiritual growth. This reflects a broader biblical principle found in Proverbs 1:7, where the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. The call to heed apostolic teaching is consistent with the authority given to the apostles by Christ (Matthew 28:18-20). he himself will be ignored Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with instructions on orderly worship and the use of spiritual gifts. 2. The Church in Corinth A diverse and often divided early Christian community struggling with issues of order, spiritual gifts, and unity. 3. Spiritual Gifts The context of this passage is Paul's teaching on the proper use of spiritual gifts, particularly prophecy and speaking in tongues. 4. Orderly Worship Paul emphasizes the importance of order in worship services, which is a central theme in this chapter. 5. Prophecy and Tongues Specific spiritual gifts that were causing disorder in the Corinthian church, leading to Paul's corrective instructions. Teaching Points The Importance of Heeding InstructionIgnoring apostolic teaching leads to being ignored by the community and potentially by God. This underscores the importance of obedience and humility in the Christian life. Order in Worship Paul’s emphasis on order reflects God’s character. Our worship services should reflect this divine order, promoting peace and edification. Community Accountability The church is a community where members hold each other accountable. Ignoring correction can lead to isolation, highlighting the need for mutual submission and accountability. The Role of Spiritual Gifts Spiritual gifts are meant for the edification of the church, not personal glory. Proper use requires discernment and alignment with scriptural guidelines. Consequences of Disobedience There are spiritual and communal consequences for ignoring God’s instructions. This serves as a sober reminder to take divine guidance seriously. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14How can we find joy and unity in Christ? How do we reconcile David's confidence in divine intervention (Psalm 5:3, 8) with known historical conflicts where God's protection was not apparent? How can 1 Corinthians 10:1-4 claim a supernatural 'rock' that followed the Israelites when no archaeological evidence supports such a phenomenon? Why does Christianity demand faith when critical thinking and evidence are more reliable ways of knowing truth?(38) But if any man be ignorant.--There are here two readings in the Greek, for each of which there is strong evidence. The passage may run, either, as in the English, if any man does not know this, let him not know it: then the words would mean that a person who could not recognise such an evident and simple truth must be of a perverse mind--his opposition would give the Apostle no further concern. The other reading is, if any man knows not this, he is himself not known: this would signify that any man who knows not this truth is not known of God (as in 1Corinthians 8:2-3; 1Corinthians 13:12).Verse 38. - Let him be ignorant. The formula seems to fall under the idiom which refuses to say anything more about a subject ("If I perish, I perish;" "What I have written, I have written;" "He that is filthy, let him be filthy still," etc.). The readings vary considerably ("He is ignored;" "He has been ignored;" "He shall be ignored;" "Let him be ignored"). These other readings would be a statement of retribution in kind - of God "sprinkling penal blindnesses on forbidden lusts." But the reading of our translation is on the whole the best supported, and means that to invincible bigotry and ignorant obstinacy St. Paul will have no more to say (Matthew 15:14; 1 Timothy 6:3-5). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδέ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. if εἰ (ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. anyone 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. ignores this, ἀγνοεῖ (agnoei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 50: To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. he himself will be ignored. ἀγνοεῖται (agnoeitai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 50: To do not know, be ignorant of, sometimes with the idea of willful ignorance. Links 1 Corinthians 14:38 NIV1 Corinthians 14:38 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:38 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:38 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:38 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:38 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:38 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:38 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:38 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:38 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:38 But if anyone is ignorant let him (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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