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1 Corinthians 14:38

36 What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?

37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

40 Let all things be done decently and in order.

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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)

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Cross references

  • 2 Timothy 4:3–4

    For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;

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  • 1 Timothy 6:3–5

    If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

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  • Matthew 7:6

    Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you.

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  • Revelation 22:11–12

    He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

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  • Hosea 4:17

    Ephraim is joined to idols: let him alone.

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  • Matthew 15:14

    Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

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