Responses in Prayer
1 Corinthians 14:16-19
Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at your giving of thanks…


1. Are not only permissible but proper.

2. Should be said, not shouted.

3. Should be simple, appropriate, intelligent, and heartfelt.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?

WEB: Otherwise if you bless with the spirit, how will he who fills the place of the unlearned say the "Amen" at your giving of thanks, seeing he doesn't know what you say?




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