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1 Corinthians 14:38

36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.

39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.
KJV
But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
WEB
But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
ASV
But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
DARBY
But if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
BLB
But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignored.
ÅB
Men om noen ikke skjønner det, så får han la det være.
OTB
Men hvis noen ikke anerkjenner dette, blir de ikke anerkjent.
B1930
Men om nogen ikke skjønner det, så får han la det være.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 2 Timothy 4:3–4

    For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

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  • 1 Timothy 6:3–5

    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

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  • Matthew 7:6

    Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

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  • Revelation 22:11–12

    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

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  • Hosea 4:17

    Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!

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  • Matthew 15:14

    Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

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