A frequent misinterpretation of this verse promotes chaotic worship where simultaneous contributions from everyone lead to confusion, ignoring Paul's subsequent instructions for orderly conduct and interpretation of tongues; another error views it as mandating equal time for every gift in every meeting, overlooking the contextual emphasis on edification over unchecked expression, or restricts it solely to charismatic practices, neglecting its broader call for all believers to contribute meaningfully.
I Corinthians 14:26
King James Version (1769)
26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul describes the enthusiastic participation in the Corinthian church gatherings, where each member brings a psalm, teaching, tongue, revelation, or interpretation, but he stresses that everything must serve the purpose of edification—building up the faith and unity of the entire body of believers—highlighting the communal nature of worship focused on mutual encouragement rather than individual display.