1 Corinthians 14:37-40
Christian Standard Bible
37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command. 38 If anyone ignores this, he will be ignored.[a] 39 So then, my brothers and sisters, be eager(A) to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything is to be done decently(B) and in order.
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- 14:38 Other mss read he should be ignored
1 Corinthians 14:37-40
International Standard Version
37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he must acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command. 38 But if anyone ignores this, he should be ignored.[a]
39 Therefore, my brothers, desire the ability to prophesy, and do not prevent others from speaking in foreign languages. 40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:38 Other mss. read If he is ignorant of this, he should remain ignorant
1 Corinthians 14:37-40
New International Version
37 If anyone thinks they are a prophet(A) or otherwise gifted by the Spirit,(B) let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.(C) 38 But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.[a]
39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager(D) to prophesy,(E) and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly(F) way.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:38 Some manuscripts But anyone who is ignorant of this will be ignorant
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