OET interlinear 1COR 14:40

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / activepassive

πάντα & γινέσθω

all_‹things› & /let_be/_becoming

If your language does not use the passive form in this way, you can express the idea in active form or in another way that is natural in your language. Paul uses the passive form to avoid stating who is “doing” all things, which makes the imperative more general. If you must state who does the action, Paul implies that “you” do the action. Alternate translation: [you should do all things]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / imperative3p

πάντα & γινέσθω

all_‹things› & /let_be/_becoming

Here Paul uses a third-person imperative. If you have third-person imperatives in your language, you could use one here. If you do not have third-person imperatives, you could express the idea using a word such as “should” or “must.” Alternate translation: [all things must be done]

Note 3 topic: translate-unknown

εὐσχημόνως

properly

Here, properly refers to behavior that is appropriate for the situation. See how you translated the similar word “appropriate” in 7:35. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express properly with a word or phrase that refers to appropriate or decent behavior. Alternate translation: [correctly] or [decently]

Note 4 topic: translate-unknown

κατὰ τάξιν

with order

Here, in order refers to how things, people, and actions are in proper place and sequence. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express in order with a word or phrase that indicates such proper and organized things, people, and actions. Alternate translation: [in an organized way] or [in a correctly arranged way]