33 For God is not the author of confusion, [1] but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Other Translations of 1 Corinthians 14:33

New International Version

33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace-as in all the congregations of the Lord's people.

English Standard Version

33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

The Message

33 When we worship the right way, God doesn't stir us up into confusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churches - no exceptions.

New King James Version

33 For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

New Living Translation

33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God's holy people.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:33

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

(Read 1 Corinthians 14:26-33)

Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. As to the speaking in an unknown tongue, if another were present who could interpret, two miraculous gifts might be exercised at once, and thereby the church be edified, and the faith of the hearers confirmed at the same time. As to prophesying, two or three only should speak at one meeting, and this one after the other, not all at once. The man who is inspired by the Spirit of God will observe order and decency in delivering his revelations. God never teaches men to neglect their duties, or to act in any way unbecoming their age or station.