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1 Corinthians 14:26-40

1 Corinthians 14:26-40 FBV

So then, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, different people will sing, or teach, or share a special message, or speak in a tongue, or give an interpretation. But everything should be done to build up and encourage the church. If anyone wants to speak in a tongue, make it just two, or three at the most, taking turns, and someone should interpret what is said. If there's no one there to interpret, those who speak in tongues should keep quiet in church and only speak to themselves, and God. Similarly, have two or three of those who give God's prophetic message speak, and let everyone else think about what was said. However, if a special revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, then the first speaker should give way to them. You can all speak for God, one at a time, so that everyone can learn and be encouraged. It is for those who speak for God to control their prophetic inspiration, for God is not a God of disorder but of peace and quiet. This is the way it should be in all the churches of God's people. “Women should stay quiet in the churches—they shouldn't speak. They should respect their situation, as the laws states. If they want to learn they can do so at home, asking their husbands. It is not proper for women to speak in church.” What? Did the word of God begin with you? Are you the only ones it came to? Anyone who thinks they are a prophet, or that they have some spiritual gift, should be aware that what I'm writing to you is a command of the Lord. Those who ignore this will themselves be ignored. So my brothers and sisters, make it your aim to speak for God. Don't prohibit speaking in tongues. Just make sure everything done is done properly and in an orderly manner.

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