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1 Corinthians 14:39

Fellowship and the church

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

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

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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BSB
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
KJV
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
WEB
Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking with other languages.
ASV
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
DARBY
So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
BLB
So, my brothers, zealously desire to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
ÅB
Derfor, brødre, streb etter å tale profetisk, og hindre ikke noen i å tale med tunger;
OTB
Derfor, mine brødre og søstre, søk ivrig å profetere, og forby ikke å tale med tunger.
B1930
Derfor, brødre, streb efter å tale profetisk, og hindre ikke nogen i å tale med tunger;

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