If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
If someone else in the group gets a revelation or insight from God, whoever was speaking should pause and let them share it.
Good leaders know when to stop talking and let someone else have their moment.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the Corinthian church was dealing with chaotic worship services due to the enthusiastic but disorganized use of spiritual gifts like prophecy and speaking in tongues. The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians to provide guidelines for orderly conduct, emphasizing that church meetings should build up the community rather than cause confusion. This verse specifically addresses maintaining decorum when multiple people receive revelations during a gathering.
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