Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 14:39

1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 39 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

Context

v.38But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

v.39This passage

v.40But let all things be done decently and in order.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:3

    But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:1

    Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritualgifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

  • 1 Thessalonians 5:20

    despise not prophesyings;

  • 1 Corinthians 14:24

    But if all prophesy, and there come in one unbelieving or unlearned, he is reproved by all, he is judged by all;

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31

    But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:5

    Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.