1Cor 14:36 | MHM | STEP | On Spiritual Gifts In this section, Paul finishes his teaching about spiritual gifts in the church. He addresses the Corinthians’ pride and their misuse of these gifts. Paul reminds them that spiritual gifts are meant to build up the church, not to cause confusion or show off. He insists that everything in worship should be done in a proper and orderly way, following God’s commands and the example of other churches. v. 36 : Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their pride. He asks, “Did the gospel come out from you? Or did it come to you only?” (1 Corinthians 14:36 ). He reminds them that Christianity did not start in Corinth, nor is it limited to them. They should not act as if they are the only church with God’s revelation. Their behavior, which ignores the practices of other churches and brings confusion into worship, is arrogant and wrong. Paul urges them to think carefully about their actions.

‏ 1 Corinthians 14:36

On Spiritual Gifts

In this section, Paul finishes his teaching about spiritual gifts in the church. He addresses the Corinthians’ pride and their misuse of these gifts. Paul reminds them that spiritual gifts are meant to build up the church, not to cause confusion or show off. He insists that everything in worship should be done in a proper and orderly way, following God’s commands and the example of other churches.

v. 36: Paul rebukes the Corinthians for their pride. He asks, “Did the gospel come out from you? Or did it come to you only?” (1 Corinthians 14:36 ^a). He reminds them that Christianity did not start in Corinth, nor is it limited to them. They should not act as if they are the only church with God’s revelation. Their behavior, which ignores the practices of other churches and brings confusion into worship, is arrogant and wrong. Paul urges them to think carefully about their actions.