Paul's Senior Moment? Did Paul contradict himself in 1 Corinthians 14:21-25? (FANSFAQ Frequently and not so frequently asked questions.)

1 Corinthia ns 14:21-25 has puzzled Bible readers for a long, long time. What on earth is Paul trying to say? It’s obvious what his general point is, but it’s not clear how he gets there. In fact, if we’re honest it looks as though he just made a mistake! And what does that mean
for our understanding of the Bible ?
Well, rest assured, Paul didn’t make a mistake. What he is trying to say is very simple. We just need to adjust our perspective. Take a look inside and find out what Paul meant when he wrote 1 Corinthians 14:21-25.