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37 (A)If anyone thinks he is a prophet or (B)spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you (C)are the Lord’s commandment. 38 But if anyone remains ignorant about this, he [a]is ignored by God.

39 Therefore, my brothers, (D)earnestly desire to (E)prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues. 40 But (F)all things must be done properly and in an orderly manner.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Two early mss is not to be recognized

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”