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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Footnotes

  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”