| New International Version (NIV) | New International Version (NIV) |
| 1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. | 1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. |
| 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. | 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. |
| 3 Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. | 3 Therefore I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. |
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