1 Corinthians 14:31

“For ye may all prophesy one by one, etc.] Not every member of the church, but everyone that had the gift of prophecy; so that they were not confined to two or three prophets at a meeting, but as many as would, or as had anything to deliver, and as time would allow; only care must be taken that confusion be avoided, and order preserved by exercising in turns one after another. This was agreeably to the custom of the Jewish synagogue, in which more might read and speak, though but one at a time; for “it is forbidden to read in the book of the law, except one only, that all may hearken, and be silent, that so they may hear the words from his mouth, as if they had heard them that very moment…”

“For ye may--rather, "For ye can [if ye will] all prophesy one by one," giving way to one another. The "for" justifies the precept (Co1 14:30), "let the first hold his peace."”

“For ye may all prophecy ... - There is time enough for all; there is no need of speaking in confusion and disorder. Every person may have an opportunity of expressing his sentiments at the proper time. That all may learn - In such a manner that there may be edification. This might be done if they would speak one at a time in their proper order. return to 'Top of Page'”

“All - Who have that gift. That all may learn - Both by speaking and by hearing. 1 Corinthians 14:32”

“all may learn: Co1 14:3, Co1 14:19, Co1 14:35; Pro 1:5, Pro 9:9; Eph 4:11, Eph 4:12 all may be: Rom 1:12; Co2 1:4, Co2 7:6, Co2 7:7; Eph 6:22; Th1 4:18, Th1 5:11, Th1 5:14 1 Corinthians 14:32”