Saturday After Ninth Sunday After Trinity 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

The things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 14:37 + Paul is giving instructions about the church service. Those who have spiritual gifts may use them, but order must be maintained. Too many people can't talk at once. Even an inspired prophet should be able to keep quiet, if he really has the spirit of God in him. Paul then adds that, just as in all other Christian churches, the women should keep silent. It's not permissible for them to speak. (He uses the word speak that in the New Testament usually means "speak the word of God.") "In the church," as it's interpreted in the old translation, means "during the church service." Paul said just before that those who speak in tongues should ... continue reading