1Corinthians:14

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* Pursue love , and be zealous for the spiritual things , but more that ye may prophesy . * For he who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men , but to God , for no man hears , but in spirit he speaks mysteries . * But he who prophesies speaks to men edification and encouragement and comfort . * He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up , but he who prophesies builds up the congregation . * Now I want you all to speak in tongues , but more that ye may prophesy . For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues , unless he interprets , so that the congregation may receive edification . * But now , brothers , if I come to you speaking in tongues , what will I benefit you , unless I would speak to you either in a revelation , or in knowledge , or in prophesying , or in doctrine ? * Likewise lifeless things that give a sound , whether flute or harp , if they give no distinction in the sounds , how will it be known what is being piped or harped ? * For also if a trumpet gives an uncertain sound , who will prepare himself for battle ? * So also ye , unless ye give understandable speech by the tongue , how will that which is spoken be known ? For ye will be talking into the air . * Since there are perhaps , so many kinds of voices in the world , and none of them is without significance . * If therefore I know not the force of the voice , I will be a foreigner to him who speaks , and he who speaks will be a foreigner to me . * So also ye , since ye are zealots of spirits , seek so that ye may excel for the edification of the church . * Therefore let him who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret . * For if I pray in a tongue my spirit prays , but my intellect is unfruitful . * What is it therefore ? I will pray with the spirit , and I will pray with the intellect also . I will sing with the spirit , and I will sing with the intellect also . * Otherwise if thou would bless with the spirit , how will the man who fills the place of the unlearned , say the Truly at thy thanksgiving , since he knows not what thou say ? * For thou indeed express thanks well , but the other man is not edified . * I thank my God that I speak in tongues more than all of you . * Yet in an assembly I would rather speak five words with my intellect , so that I might also make others understand , than countless words in a tongue . * Brothers , become not children in your thoughts . Instead be childlike in wickedness , but in your thoughts become mature . * In the law it is written , In other tongues and in other lips I will speak to this people , and not even so will they hear me , says Lord . * Therefore tongues are for a sign , not to those who believe , but to the unbelieving . But prophesying is not to the unbelieving , but to those who believe . * If therefore the whole congregation comes together in the same place , and all speak in tongues , and unlearned or unbelieving men come in , will they not say that ye are mad ? * But if all prophesy , and some unbelieving or unlearned man comes in , he is convicted by all , he is called to account by all . * And so the secrets of his heart are made manifest . And so having fallen down on his face he will worship God , declaring that God is really among you . * What is it therefore , brothers ? When ye come together , each of you has a psalm , has a teaching , has a tongue , has a revelation , has an interpretation . Let all things be done for edification . * If any man speaks in a tongue , be according to two , or at the most three , and in succession . And let one interpret . * But if there is no interpreter , let him keep silence in an assembly , and let him speak to himself and to God . * And let two or three prophets speak , and let the other men pass judgment . * But if it should be revealed to another man who is seated , let the first be silent . * For ye can all prophesy one by one , so that all may learn , and all may be encouraged . * And the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets , * for God is not a God of confusion , but of peace . * As in all the churches of the sanctified , let the women keep silent in the churches . For it is not permitted for them to speak , but to be subordinate , as the law also says . * And if they want to learn anything , let them question their own husbands at home , for it is an ugly thing for women to speak in an assembly . * Or did the word of God come forth from you ? Or did it come to you only ? * If any man presumes to be a prophet or spiritual , let him acknowledge what I write to you , that they are commandments of Lord . * But if any man is ignorant , let him be ignorant . * Therefore brothers , be zealous for prophesying , and do not forbid to speak in tongues . * Let all things be done decently and in order .

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