11. If any . . . speak —namely, as a prophet, or divinely taught teacher in the Church assembly. as the, c.—The Greek has no article: "as oracles of God." This may be due to Greek: "God," having no article, it being a principle when a governed noun omits the Greek article that the governing noun should omit it, too. In :- also, the Greek article is wanting thus English Version, "as the oracles of God," namely, the Old Testament, would be "right," and the precept be similar to Romans 12:6 , "prophesy according to the analogy of the faith. " But the context suits better thus, "Let him speak as (becomes one speaking) oracles OF GOD." His divinely inspired words are not his own, but God's, and as a steward ( 1 Peter 4:10 ) having them committed to him, he ought so to speak them. Jesus was the pattern in this respect ( Matthew 7:29 ; John 12:49 ; John 14:10 ; compare Paul, 2 Corinthians 2:17 ). Note, the very same term as is applied in the only other passages where it occurs ( Acts 7:38 ; Romans 3:2 ; Hebrews 5:12 ), to the Old Testament inspired writings, is here predicated of the inspired words (the substance of which was afterwards committed to writing ) of the New Testament prophets. minister —in acts; the other sphere of spiritual activity besides speaking. as of —"out of" the store of his "strength" ( Greek, physical power in relation to outward service, rather than moral and intellectual "ability"; so in Hebrews 5:12- : ). giveth — Greek, "supplieth"; originally said of a choragus, who supplied the chorus with all necessaries for performing their several parts. that God in all things may be glorified —the final end of all a Christian's acts. through Jesus Christ —the mediator through whom all our blessings come down to us, and also through whom all our praises ascend to God. Through Christ alone can God be glorified in us and our sayings and doings. to whom —Christ. be — Greek, "is." for ever and ever — Greek, "unto the ages of the ages." return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-12" class="com-number"
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