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1 Corinthians 14:38 web — But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

World English Bible

"But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant."

— 1 Corinthians 14:38, World English Bible

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

35

If they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home, for it is shameful for a woman to chatter in the assembly.

36

What? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone?

37

If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

38

But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

39

Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.

40

Let all things be done decently and in order.

1 Corinthians 14:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:38 say?
1 Corinthians 14:38 in the World English Bible reads: “But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:38 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 38.
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 14:38.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:38 in?
1 Corinthians 14:38 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 14:38?
1 Corinthians 14:38 reads (WEB): “But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.” 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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