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1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:39 · King James Version

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.

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