1 Corinthiens - Caput 14

1 Corinthiens 14.1 sectamini caritatem aemulamini spiritalia magis autem ut prophetetis 1 Corinthiens 14.2 qui enim loquitur lingua non hominibus loquitur sed Deo nemo enim audit Spiritu autem loquitur mysteria 1 Corinthiens 14.3 nam qui prophetat hominibus loquitur aedificationem et exhortationem et consolationes 1 Corinthiens 14.4 qui loquitur lingua semet ipsum aedificat qui autem prophetat ecclesiam aedificat 1 Corinthiens 14.5 volo autem omnes vos loqui linguis magis autem prophetare nam maior est qui prophetat quam qui loquitur linguis nisi si forte ut interpretetur ut ecclesia aedificationem accipiat 1 Corinthiens 14.6 nunc autem fratres si venero ad vos linguis loquens quid vobis prodero nisi si vobis loquar aut in revelatione aut scientia aut prophetia aut in doctrina 1 Corinthiens 14.7 tamen quae sine anima sunt vocem dantia sive tibia sive cithara nisi distinctionem sonituum dederint quomodo scietur quod canitur aut quod citharizatur 1 Corinthiens 14.8 etenim si incertam vocem det tuba quis parabit se ad bellum 1 Corinthiens 14.9 ita et vos per linguam nisi manifestum sermonem dederitis quomodo scietur id quod dicitur eritis enim in aera loquentes 1 Corinthiens 14.10 tam multa ut puta genera linguarum sunt in mundo et nihil sine voce est 1 Corinthiens 14.11 si ergo nesciero virtutem vocis ero ei cui loquor barbarus et qui loquitur mihi barbarus 1 Corinthiens 14.12 sic et vos quoniam aemulatores estis spirituum ad aedificationem ecclesiae quaerite ut abundetis 1 Corinthiens 14.13 et ideo qui loquitur lingua oret ut interpretetur 1 Corinthiens 14.14 nam si orem lingua spiritus meus orat mens autem mea sine fructu est 1 Corinthiens 14.15 quid ergo est orabo spiritu orabo et mente psallam spiritu psallam et mente 1 Corinthiens 14.16 ceterum si benedixeris spiritu qui supplet locum idiotae quomodo dicet amen super tuam benedictionem quoniam quid dicas nescit 1 Corinthiens 14.17 nam tu quidem bene gratias agis sed alter non aedificatur 1 Corinthiens 14.18 gratias ago Deo quod omnium vestrum lingua loquor 1 Corinthiens 14.19 sed in ecclesia volo quinque verba sensu meo loqui ut et alios instruam quam decem milia verborum in lingua 1 Corinthiens 14.20 fratres nolite pueri effici sensibus sed malitia parvuli estote sensibus autem perfecti estote 1 Corinthiens 14.21 in lege scriptum est quoniam in aliis linguis et labiis aliis loquar populo huic et nec sic exaudient me dicit Dominus 1 Corinthiens 14.22 itaque linguae in signum sunt non fidelibus sed infidelibus prophetia autem non infidelibus sed fidelibus 1 Corinthiens 14.23 si ergo conveniat universa ecclesia in unum et omnes linguis loquantur intrent autem idiotae aut infideles nonne dicent quod insanitis 1 Corinthiens 14.24 si autem omnes prophetent intret autem quis infidelis vel idiota convincitur ab omnibus diiudicatur ab omnibus 1 Corinthiens 14.25 occulta cordis eius manifesta fiunt et ita cadens in faciem adorabit Deum pronuntians quod vere Deus in vobis est 1 Corinthiens 14.26 quid ergo est fratres cum convenitis unusquisque vestrum psalmum habet doctrinam habet apocalypsin habet linguam habet interpretationem habet omnia ad aedificationem fiant 1 Corinthiens 14.27 sive lingua quis loquitur secundum duos aut ut multum tres et per partes et unus interpretetur 1 Corinthiens 14.28 si autem non fuerit interpres taceat in ecclesia sibi autem loquatur et Deo 1 Corinthiens 14.29 prophetae duo aut tres dicant et ceteri diiudicent 1 Corinthiens 14.30 quod si alii revelatum fuerit sedenti prior taceat 1 Corinthiens 14.31 potestis enim omnes per singulos prophetare ut omnes discant et omnes exhortentur 1 Corinthiens 14.32 et spiritus prophetarum prophetis subiecti sunt 1 Corinthiens 14.33 non enim est dissensionis Deus sed pacis sicut in omnibus ecclesiis sanctorum 1 Corinthiens 14.34 mulieres in ecclesiis taceant non enim permittitur eis loqui sed subditas esse sicut et lex dicit 1 Corinthiens 14.35 si quid autem volunt discere domi viros suos interrogent turpe est enim mulieri loqui in ecclesia 1 Corinthiens 14.36 an a vobis verbum Dei processit aut in vos solos pervenit 1 Corinthiens 14.37 si quis videtur propheta esse aut spiritalis cognoscat quae scribo vobis quia Domini sunt mandata 1 Corinthiens 14.38 si quis autem ignorat ignorabitur 1 Corinthiens 14.39 itaque fratres aemulamini prophetare et loqui linguis nolite prohibere 1 Corinthiens 14.40 omnia autem honeste et secundum ordinem fiant

1 Corinthiens : Caput 14

Spiritual Gifts in Worship: Reflections on 1 Corinthians 14 First Corinthians 14 offers valuable guidelines for the use of spiritual gifts in Christian worship. The Apostle Paul invites us to reflect on how to exercise these gifts in an edifying way, with an emphasis on building up the church. Prophecy and Tongues Paul draws a comparison between the gifts of prophecy and tongues, emphasizing the importance of using them for the good of the community. It offers rules to ensure the orderly use of these gifts during meetings, thus promoting clarity and understanding among the faithful.

The Role of Women in Public Worship

In addition to these considerations, the text also addresses the role of women in public worship, recalling the importance of their participation while respecting the principles of order established by the apostle.

Five Correlated Bible Passages

To explore these practical themes further, we invite you to consider five biblical passages that resonate with the teachings of 1 Corinthians 14.

Ephesians 4:29

"Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only that which is useful for the edification of others, as needed, so that it may give grace to those who hear it." This verse underlines the importance of the edifying use of speech in the Church, echoing Paul's teachings.

1 Thessalonians 5:19-21

"Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt, but test all things and hold fast to what is good." As in 1 Corinthians 14, this passage addresses the appropriate use of spiritual gifts, calling us to vigilance and discernment.

Romans 14:19

"Let us therefore strive to promote whatever leads to peace and mutual edification." This verse echoes Paul's call for mutual edification within the church, encouraging believers to work for the common good.

Colossians 3:16

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teaching and counseling one another with all wisdom, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God." This passage reminds The edifying use of the gifts in worship, in accordance with the spirit of 1 Corinthians 14.

James 3:9-10

"With our tongues we bless the Lord and Father, and with them we curse those created in the image of God. From the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brothers, it cannot be like this!" This verse underscores the importance of the proper use of speech, resonating with Paul's exhortations in 1 Corinthians 14.

Reflecting on these passages, we are invited to engage in a practice of spiritual gifts that is edifying, orderly, and respectful of the diversity of the Church's members, while glorifying our Lord.