Old/New Testament
21 It has been written in the Law [in Isa 28:11-12] that “I will speak to this people by people of other-tongues, and by the lips of others. And not even in this manner will they listen-to Me, says the Lord”. 22 So then the tongues are for a sign[a]— not for the ones believing, but for the unbelievers. But the prophecy is not for the unbelievers, but for the ones believing.
So In Church, Tongues Not Understood Breed Confusion. Prophecy Edifies
23 Therefore, if the whole church comes-together at the same place, and they all speak in tongues[b], and uninstructed ones or unbelievers come-in, will they not say that you are mad[c]? 24 But if they all prophesy[d], and some unbeliever or an uninstructed one comes in, he is convicted[e] by all. He is examined by all. 25 The hidden things of his heart become evident[f]. And thus, having fallen on his face, he will give-worship to God, declaring that God is really among you.
Brothers, Organize Your Church Service For Edification
26 What then[g] is to be done, brothers? Whenever you come-together, each[h] one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let it be done by two or at the most three, and in turn, and let one[i] person interpret. 28 But if [j] there is no interpreter, let him be silent in church. And let him speak to himself [k] and to God. 29 And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others[l] discern[m]. 30 But if a prophecy is revealed to another being seated, let the first be silent. 31 For you can all prophesy individually[n], in order that all may learn, and all may be exhorted[o]. 32 And the spirits[p] of prophets are subject[q] to prophets. 33 For God is not the God of disorder[r], but of peace.
This Also Includes Women Being Quiet During The Church Service
As[s] in all the churches[t] of the saints, 34 let the women be silent[u] in the churches. For it is not permitted for them to speak[v]. But let them be subject, just as the Law also says[w]. 35 And if they want to learn anything, let them question their own husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.
These Instructions Are The Lord’s Commandments
36 Or did the word of God go-forth from you? Or did it reach to you only? 37 If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or a spiritual person, let him acknowledge the things which I am writing to you— that they are a commandment of the Lord. 38 But if anyone does not-know this, he is not-known[x].
Summary
39 So then, my brothers, be zealous-for the prophesying. And do not be forbidding[y] the speaking in tongues. 40 But let all things be done properly, and in accordance with order.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing