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NASB | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ The women are to keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but are to subject themselves, just as the Law also says. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 14:34 ¶ the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says. |
Subject: Hi JesusFreak |
Bible Note: Hello Melanie You: "he is ever quick to pull out his authority as an Apostle." He was quick to call on his authority when it was required. Paul was not dealing with an outpouring of the Spirit, but a very fleshly group of Christians. He needed to call on his authority to get things in line. You: "The authority he quotes though is Temple Law. He says Tongues are for the unbelievers. (1Cor 14:20-22). A surprise for Peter and the other 120 with him (Acts 1:15)--men and women, on the day of Pentacost to learn. Acts 2:4 says 'All of them'....Who was the unbeliever locked up in that house among them?" You misunderstand 1 Cor 14. Paul is saying that tongues is for the benefit of unbelievers, not that unbelievers would receive this gift. We can see that in Acts 2 where it got the attention of the Jews so that Peter could preach to them. You: "Paul saw himself as THE apostle though." He saw himself as AN apostle. And Peter needed a severe rebuke for his conduct. You: "He even says that if the Spirit gives any spiritual gifts to anyone that person should be ignored unless they acknowledge that what Paul says is the Lord's command. (1Cor 14:37)" Paul is writing under the inspiration and authority of the Holy Spirit. He was correct, and it would not conflict with a spiritual gift given to another. I will ask again that you please give up this rant against the apostle Paul. It's obvious you dislike him, but what he writes is of the Holy Spirit--all of it whether we like it or not. Steve |