1 Corinthians 14:39

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

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:39

BSB
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
AKJV
Why, brothers, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
CPDV
And so, brothers, be zealous to prophesy, and do not prohibit speaking in tongues.
ERV
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
NHEB
Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
SMT
Therefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy, and hinder not to speak in tongues.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:39
Summary
Earnestly desire prophecy; don't forbid ecstatic utterance.
Event
Exhortation to prophesy
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching