1 Corinthians 14
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1 Corinthians 14:34-40

34the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not authorized to speak, but are to take a subordinate place, as the Law says.

35If there is anything they want to learn [that is, if they have questions about anything being said or taught], they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to talk in church.

36Did the word of the Lord originate from you [Corinthians], or has it come to you only [so that you know best what God requires]?

37If anyone thinks and claims that he is a prophet [a true spokesman for God] or spiritually astute [filled with and energized by the Holy Spirit], let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment.

38If anyone does not recognize this [that it is a command of the Lord], he is not recognized [by God].

39Therefore, believers, desire earnestly to prophesy [to foretell the future, to speak a new message from God to the people], and do not forbid speaking in unknown tongues.

40But all things must be done appropriately and in an orderly manner.

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