37 (A)If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. 38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 39 So, my brothers, (B)earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 (C)But all things should be done decently and (D)in order.

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37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual,[a] he should recognize that the things which I am writing to you are of the Lord.[b] 38 But if anyone ignores this, he is ignored.[c] 39 So then, my brothers, desire to prophesy, and do not prevent speaking with tongues. 40 But let all things be done decently and according to proper procedure.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:37 Or “or one who possesses the Spirit”
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:37 Some manuscripts have “are a command of the Lord”
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Or “if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant”

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. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Some manuscripts But anyone who is ignorant of this will be ignorant