Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 14:30
And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Corinthian congregation during a corporate gathering where prophetic messages are being delivered. He establishes the procedure for when a new revelation interrupts the current speaker.
The words — ἀποκαλυφθῇ (apokaluphthēa) denotes "a revelation shall be made," while σιγάτω (sigatō) commands the initial speaker to "be silent."
The thread — The text connects to the weighing of prophecies in 1 Corinthians 14:29 and the command to not extinguish the Spirit in 1 Thessalonians 5:19. It parallels the listening posture described in Job 32:11 and Job 33:31.
Why it lands — The passage requires readers to halt their own speech when a new revelation is given. It demands a structural flexibility in worship that privileges immediate divine instruction over personal speaking turns.
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The Greek words
King James Version
If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
Cross-references
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Do not extinguish the Spirit.
- Job 32:11 Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
- Job 33:31 Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- Job 32:15 Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.
- 1 Corinthians 14:6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?