Bible verse
Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
1 Corinthians 14:36 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 14.
32 The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
34 Women are to be silent in the churches. They are not permitted to speak, but must be in submission, as the law says.
35 If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
36 Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
38 But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.
39 So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.
KJV
What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only?
ASV
What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
ERV
What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?
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