1Cor 14:15 | MHM | STEP | On Spiritual Gifts Here, Paul summarizes his argument about speaking in tongues and gives practical guidance for public worship. He emphasizes that prayers and songs in church should be understandable so everyone can participate and be spiritually uplifted. Paul also uses his own example to show the value of edifying others over seeking personal admiration through spiritual gifts. v. 15 : Paul says, “What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also” (1 Corinthians 14:15 ). He does not forbid praying or singing with spiritual inspiration, but he insists it must be done in a way others can understand. Public worship should be clear and meaningful to all.

‏ 1 Corinthians 14:15

On Spiritual Gifts

Here, Paul summarizes his argument about speaking in tongues and gives practical guidance for public worship. He emphasizes that prayers and songs in church should be understandable so everyone can participate and be spiritually uplifted. Paul also uses his own example to show the value of edifying others over seeking personal admiration through spiritual gifts.

v. 15: Paul says, “What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also”(1 Corinthians 14:15 ^a). He does not forbid praying or singing with spiritual inspiration, but he insists it must be done in a way others can understand. Public worship should be clear and meaningful to all.