1 Corinthians 14:39
King James Version (KJV)
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
In context
37 If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.
38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.
39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
1 Corinthians 14:39 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- WEB World English Bible
- Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking with other languages.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
- ASV American Standard Version
- Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- so that, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and to speak with tongues do not forbid;
- DBY Darby Translation
- So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak in languages.