1 Corinthians 14:33,40 - Compare All Versions

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For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.

But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints

But all things should be done decently and in order.

For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people.

But be sure that everything is done properly and in order.

since God is not a God of disorder but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints

But everything is to be done decently  and in order.

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Let all things be done decently and in order.

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints.

Let all things be done decently and in order.

So here’s what I want you to do. When you gather for worship, each one of you be prepared with something that will be useful for all: Sing a hymn, teach a lesson, tell a story, lead a prayer, provide an insight. If prayers are offered in tongues, two or three’s the limit, and then only if someone is present who can interpret what you’re saying. Otherwise, keep it between God and yourself. And no more than two or three speakers at a meeting, with the rest of you listening and taking it to heart. Take your turn, no one person taking over. Then each speaker gets a chance to say something special from God, and you all learn from each other. If you choose to speak, you’re also responsible for how and when you speak. When we worship the right way, God doesn’t stir us up into confusion; he brings us into harmony. This goes for all the churches—no exceptions.

Three things, then, to sum this up: When you speak forth God’s truth, speak your heart out. Don’t tell people how they should or shouldn’t pray when they’re praying in tongues that you don’t understand. Be courteous and considerate in everything.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. A s in all the churches of the saints

But all things must be done properly and in an orderly way.

for God [who is the source of their prophesying] is not a God of confusion and disorder but of peace and order. A s [is the practice] in all the churches of the saints (God’s people)

But all things must be done appropriately and in an orderly manner.

for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace. As in all the churches of the saints

And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.