¹⁶ Otherwise if you bless ^[a]in the spirit only, how will the one who fills the place of the ^[b]ungifted say ^(A)the “Amen” at your ^(B)giving of thanks, since he does not know what you are saying?

¹² saying,

“^(A)Amen, ^(B)blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. ^(C)Amen.”

⁴ And the ^(A)twenty-four elders and the ^(B)four living creatures ^(C)fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne saying, “^(D)Amen. ^(E)Hallelujah!”