1 Corinthians 14:30But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent.
The setting
Corinth, Greece, ~55 AD. Paul addresses the problem of multiple prophets speaking simultaneously or one prophet dominating the meeting, preventing others from contributing.
The emotion here: exasperated with selfish spiritual competition
The original word
apokalyptō (ἀποκαλυφθῇ) — to uncover, reveal, disclose divine truth
Why it matters
Prophetic revelation was immediate and spontaneous, requiring real-time decisions about who should speak when
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Corinthians 14:30
This reveals that God can give multiple people revelations simultaneously, requiring humble cooperation
Common misconceptionPeople assume the person speaking first has the most important message, but Paul shows God often gives multiple people pieces of the same puzzle that require humble collaboration.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Corinthians 14:30
Bible Genome reading
1 Corinthians 14:30 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Corinthians 14:30 comes from the book of 1 Corinthians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include revelation, yielding, order. Notable phrases: revelation is made to another; let the first keep silent. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
What does 1 Corinthians 14:30 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "deciding"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.