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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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Intelligibility in Worship
14 Follow the way of love(A) and eagerly desire(B) gifts of the Spirit,(C) especially prophecy.(D) 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue[a](E) does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them;(F) they utter mysteries(G) by the Spirit. 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(H) encouraging(I) and comfort.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:2 Or in another language; also in verses 4, 13, 14, 19, 26 and 27
1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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1 Corinthians 14:1-3
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14 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
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1 Corinthians 11:4
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1 Corinthians 11:4
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4 Every man who prays or prophesies(A) with his head covered dishonors his head.
1 Corinthians 11:4
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1 Corinthians 11:4
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4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
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1 Thessalonians 5:20
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1 Thessalonians 5:20
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20 Do not treat prophecies(A) with contempt
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