Bible verse
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:39 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 14.
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
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
ASV
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
ERV
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
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