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1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 bbe — And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say. B…

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And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say.

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But if a revelation is given to another who is seated near, let the first be quiet.

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For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort;

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And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets;

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For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints.

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Let women keep quiet in the churches: for it is not right for them to be talking; but let them be under control, as it says in the law.

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And if they have a desire for knowledge about anything, let them put questions to their husbands privately: for talking in the church puts shame on a woman.

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What? was it from you that the word of God went out? or did it only come in to you?

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If any man seems to himself to be a prophet or to have the Spirit, let him take note of the things which I am writing to you, as being the word of the Lord.

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But if any man is without knowledge, let him be so.

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So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues.

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Let all things be done in the right and ordered way.

— 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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What is it then, my brothers? when you come together everyone has a holy song, or a revelation, or a tongue, or is giving the sense of it. Let everything be done for the common good.

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If any man makes use of a tongue, let it not be more than two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let someone give the sense:

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But if there is no one to give the sense, let him keep quiet in the church; and let his words be to himself and to God.

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And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say.

30

But if a revelation is given to another who is seated near, let the first be quiet.

31

For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort;

32

And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets;

33

For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints.

34

Let women keep quiet in the churches: for it is not right for them to be talking; but let them be under control, as it says in the law.

35

And if they have a desire for knowledge about anything, let them put questions to their husbands privately: for talking in the church puts shame on a woman.

36

What? was it from you that the word of God went out? or did it only come in to you?

37

If any man seems to himself to be a prophet or to have the Spirit, let him take note of the things which I am writing to you, as being the word of the Lord.

38

But if any man is without knowledge, let him be so.

39

So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues.

40

Let all things be done in the right and ordered way.

1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 say?

1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say. But if a revelation is given to another who is seated near, let the first be quiet. For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort; And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets; For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints. Let women keep quiet in the churches: for it is not right for them to be talking; but let them be under control, as it says in the law. And if they have a desire for knowledge about anything, let them put questions to their husbands privately: for talking in the church puts shame on a woman. What? was it from you that the word of God went out? or did it only come in to you? If any man seems to himself to be a prophet or to have the Spirit, let him take note of the things which I am writing to you, as being the word of the Lord. But if any man is without knowledge, let him be so. So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues. Let all things be done in the right and ordered way.”

Where is 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 in the Bible?

1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verses 29–1964.

Who wrote 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.

What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?

Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.

What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?

1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964.

What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 in?

1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 14:29-1964?

1 Corinthians 14:29-1964 reads (BBE): “And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say. But if a revelation is given to another who is seated near, let the first be quiet. For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort; And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets; For God is not a God whose ways are without order, but a God of peace; as in all the churches of the saints. Let women keep quiet in the churches: for it is not right for them to be talking; but let them be under control, as it says in the law. And if they have a desire for knowledge about anything, let them put questions to their husbands privately: for talking in the church puts shame on a woman. What? was it from you that the word of God went out? or did it only come in to you? If any man seems to himself to be a prophet or to have the Spirit, let him take note of the things which I am writing to you, as being the word of the Lord. But if any man is without knowledge, let him be so. So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues. Let all things be done in the right and ordered way.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.