Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:15-20
The apostle here sums up the argument hitherto, and, I. Directs them how they should sing and pray in public (Co1 14:15): What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also. I will sing with the spirit, etc. He does not forbid their praying or singing under a divine afflatus, or when they were inspired for this purpose, or had such a spiritual gift communicated to them; but he would have them perform both so as to be understood by others, that others might join with them. Note, Public worship should be performed so as to be understood. II. He enforces the argument with several reasons. 1. That otherwise the unlearned could not say Amen to their prayers…
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