37 If any man think himself to be a Prophet, or [a]spiritual, let him acknowledge, that the things that I write unto you, are the commandments of the Lord.

38 [b]And if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 [c]Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak languages.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:37 Skillful in knowing and judging spiritual things.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:38 The Church ought not to care for such as be stubbornly ignorant, and will not abide to be taught, but to go forward notwithstanding in those things which are right.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:39 Prophecy ought simply to be retained and kept in Congregations, the gift of tongues is not to be forbidden, but all things must be done orderly.

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