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37 If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord. 38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking with other languages. 40 Let all things be done decently and 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”