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.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Some manuscripts But anyone who is ignorant of this will be ignorant

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