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1 Corinthians 14:40

Fellowship and the churchPeace

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

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

Let all things be done decently and in order.
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BSB
But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
KJV
Let all things be done decently and in order.
WEB
Let all things be done decently and in order.
ASV
But let all things be done decently and in order.
DARBY
But let all things be done comelily and with order.
BLB
But let all things be done properly and according to order.
ÅB
men la alt skje sømmelig og med orden!
OTB
Men alt skal skje på en skikkelig og ordentlig måte.
B1930
men la alt skje sømmelig og med orden!

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Cross references

  • Colossians 2:5

    For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

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  • Titus 1:5

    For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:26–33

    How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

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  • 1 Corinthians 11:34

    And if any man hunger, let him eat at home; that ye come not together unto condemnation. And the rest will I set in order when I come.

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  • Romans 13:13

    Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying.

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