Online Resource Library
Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comVincent Word Studies - 1 Corinthians 14:20 - 14:20
(Show All Books | Show All Chapters)
This Chapter Verse Commentaries:
Understanding (σρεσίν)
Only here in the New Testament. Originally, in a physical sense, the diaphragm. Denoting the reasoning power on the reflective side, and perhaps intentionally used instead of νοῦς (1Co 14:15), which emphasizes the distinction from ecstasy.
Children - be ye children (παιδία - νηπιάζετε)
The A.V. misses the distinction between children and babes, the stronger term for being unversed in malice. In understanding they are to be above mere children. In malice they are to be very babes. See on child, 1Co 13:11.
Malice (κακίᾳ)
See on Jam 1:21.
Men (τέλειοι)
Lit., perfect. See on 1Co 2:6.