If any man thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
1 Corinthians 14:37 in context
1 Corinthians 14:34–40
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Let the wives be quiet in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to be talking except in submission, as the law also says,
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if they desire to learn anything. “Let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a wife to be talking in the assembly.”
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What!? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone?
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Selected verse
If any man thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
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But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
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Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking with other languages.
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Let all things be done decently and in order.
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