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26 What is it then, brethren? When ye come together, each one hath a psalm, hath a teaching, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
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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 man speaketh in a tongue, [let it be] by two, or at the most three, and [that] in turn; and let one 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 be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him 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 And let the prophets speak [by] two or three, and let the others discern.
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Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
30 But if a revelation be made to another sitting by, let the first keep silence.
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And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop.
31 For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;
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For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
32 and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the 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 let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.
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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 And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the 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? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
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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 man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment 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 But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
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But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.
39 Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
40 But let all things 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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