37 (A)If anyone thinks that 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 does not recognize this, [a]he is not recognized.

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

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Two early mss let him continue not to recognize it

37 (A)If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. 38 But [a]if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 Therefore, brethren, (B)desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues. 40 (C)Let all things be done decently and in order.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:38 NU if anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.