Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Corinthians 14:24

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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all--one by one (Co1 14:31). prophesy--speak the truth by the Spirit intelligibly, and not in unintelligible tongues. one--"anyone." Here singular; implying that this effect, namely, conviction by all, would be produced on anyone, who might happen to enter. In Co1 14:23 the plural is used; "unlearned or unbelievers"; implying that however many there might be, not one would profit by the tongues; yea, their being many would confirm them in rejecting the sign, as many unbelieving men together strengthen one another in unbelief; individuals are more easily won [BENGEL]. convinced--convicted in conscience; said of the "one that believeth not" (Joh 16:8-9). judged--His secret character is opened out. "Is searched into" [ALFORD]. Said of the "one unlearned" (compare Co1 2:15).

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