1 Corinthians 14:39
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.In other versions
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
ASV
So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues.
BBE
So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
DBY
Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.
WEB
so that, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and to speak with tongues do not forbid;
YLT
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
ENG
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak in languages.
WBT
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
BSB
In context
37If 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.
38But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
40Let all things be done decently and in order.
