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37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command. 38 If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized. 39 So then, brothers and sisters,[a] be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.[b] 40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:39 tcμου (mou, “my”) is found after ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) in a number of significant witnesses (א A B* D1 048 326 1175 2464 al), but lacking in most other witnesses (P46 B2 D* F G Ψ 0243 33 1739 1881 M lat). Every other time Paul says “So then, brothers (and sisters)” he adds “my” (ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου; hōste, adelphoi mou). There is no good reason why scribes would intentionally omit “my” here but not elsewhere. Thus, the longer reading is in conformity with Paul’s general style and as such seems to be scribally motivated. NA28 has the word in brackets, indicating doubt as to its authenticity.tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:10.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:39 tn Grk “do not forbid speaking in tongues.” The words “anyone from” are supplied for the sake of clarity.

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