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26 What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
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What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.
27 If any speak in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three, and each in turn, and let someone interpret.
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If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three—should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.
28 But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.
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If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God.
29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said.
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Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
30 If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent.
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And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.
31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged,
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For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
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The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.
33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,
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For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.
34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says.
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Women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
35 If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.
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If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.
36 Or was it from you that the word of God came? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
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Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
37 If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.
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If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.
38 If anyone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.
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But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.
39 So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
40 But all things should be done decently and in order.
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But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
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