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35 If there is anything they desire to know, 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 What! Did the word of God originate with you, 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 any one thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that what I am writing to you is 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 any one 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 brethren, 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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