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26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.
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26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. All of these must be done for the strengthening of the church.
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27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two--or at the most three--should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.
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27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two--or at the most three--should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.
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28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God.
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28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God.
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29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
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29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
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30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.
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30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.
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31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
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31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
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32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.
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32 The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.
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33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints,
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33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the congregations of the saints,
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34 women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says.
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34 women should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak, but must be in submission, as the Law says.
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35 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.
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35 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.
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36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
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36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?
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37 If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
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37 If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
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38 If he ignores this, he himself will be ignored.
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38 If he ignores this, he himself will be ignored.
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39 Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
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39 Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
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40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
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40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
