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1 Corinthians 14:37-40
Lexham English Bible
1 Corinthians 14:37-40
Lexham English Bible
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 Corinthians 14:37 Or “or one who possesses the Spirit”
- 1 Corinthians 14:37 Some manuscripts have “are a command of the Lord”
- 1 Corinthians 14:38 Or “if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant”
1 Corinthians 14:37-40
New International Version
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.
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 14:38 Some manuscripts But anyone who is ignorant of this will be ignorant
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