1 Corinthians 14:15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit… I. THE WORK AND BUSINESS OF PRAYER. 1. Its object. 2. Its several parts. It may be considered as either — (1) Mental or vocal. (2) Private or public. (3) Ordinary or extraordinary. II. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE APOSTLE WAS DESIROUS OF PERFORMING THIS DUTY. 1. With the spirit. 2. With the understanding. Application: 1. It is good for the saints to draw near to God. 2. The believer has the utmost encouragement for this work. (J. Gill, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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