1 Corinthians
King James Version (KJV)


“Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”
King James Version (KJV)
14:39 Therefore - To sum up the whole.
1Co 14:39 Wherefore brethren, covet to prophesy. The apostle concludes this section of church order by again commending prophecy as the chief gift, and enjoining order in the church exercises.
Wherefore brethren, couet to prophesie, and forbid not to speake with tongues.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- American Standard Version (1901)
So then, my brothers, let it be your chief desire to be prophets; but let no one be stopped from using tongues.
- Basic English Bible
So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
- Darby Bible
Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
- English Revised Version
Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.
- World English Bible