Bible Strands
1 Corinthians 14:33
For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Corinthian congregation, mid-instruction on worship order (ch. 14), placing this principle between a rule for prophets (v. 32) and a rule for women's speech (v. 34).
The words — ἀκαταστασίας (akatastasias) is a strong term: not mere messiness but a state of being un-arranged, the opposite of composed order. It is set directly against εἰρήνης (eirēnēs), making the verse a binary: God is either one or the other, not both.
The thread — 1 Corinthians 14:40 restates the same principle as a practical command ("everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner"). 2 Thessalonians 3:16 names God Himself "the Lord of peace," and James 3:17 lists peace-loving as the first fruit of wisdom from above.
Why it lands — Order in worship is not a human preference but a reflection of God's character; the reader is asked to treat chaos as a misrepresentation of who God is, not merely a breach of etiquette.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
Cross-references
- James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- 1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
- Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- 1 Corinthians 11:16 If anyone is inclined to dispute this, we have no other practice, nor do the churches of God.
- Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
- 1 Corinthians 7:17 Regardless, each one should lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him and to which God has called him. This is what I prescribe in all the churches.
- Romans 15:33 The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
- Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- 1 Corinthians 7:15 But if the unbeliever leaves, let him go. The believing brother or sister is not bound in such cases. God has called you to live in peace.