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1 Corinthians 14

1 Corinthians 14:39

Orderly Worship · 1 Corinthians 14:26–40
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Translations

Modern
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
Traditional
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Literal
So, my brothers, zealously desire to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
Latin
Itaque fratres æmulamini prophetare: et loqui linguis nolite prohibere.

Original

Greek
English
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:39–40

Paul summarizes his discussion on spiritual gifts in chapters 12 to 14.

1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Paul provides clear instructions for using spiritual gifts in the church. He stresses the importance of expressing them in an orderly manner. In the early Christian community, church meetings were not led by professional pastors or priests. Instead, everyone shared what God had given them to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata Church Meetings Covet, Covetousness First Letter to the Corinthians Mystery Prophecy

Topics

Tongues (The Gift): The Miraculous Gift Granted to some Early Christians