1 Corinthians 14:36 net — Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?

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"Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?"

— 1 Corinthians 14:36, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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for God is not characterized by disorder but by peace.As in all the churches of the saints,

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the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says.

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If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home, because it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church.

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Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?

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If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

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If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.

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So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.

1 Corinthians 14:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:36 say?
1 Corinthians 14:36 in the NET Bible reads: “Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:36 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 36.
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 14:36.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:36 in?
1 Corinthians 14:36 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 14:36?
1 Corinthians 14:36 reads (NET): “Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?” 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.
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