34 Women[a] should remain silent in the churches. They are not allowed to speak,(A) but must be in submission,(B) as the law(C) says. 35 If they want to inquire about something, they should ask their own husbands at home; for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church.[b]

36 Or did the word of God(D) originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached? 37 If anyone thinks they are a prophet(E) or otherwise gifted by the Spirit,(F) let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.(G) 38 But if anyone ignores this, they will themselves be ignored.[c]

39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager(H) to prophesy,(I) and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly(J) way.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:34 Or peace. As in all the congregations of the Lord’s people, 34 women
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:35 In a few manuscripts these verses come after verse 40.
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Some manuscripts But anyone who is ignorant of this will be ignorant

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