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1 Corinthians 14:39

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14:39So then, brothers and sisters,17 be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.18

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  1. 17 μου (mou, “my”) is found after ἀδελφοί (adelphoi) in a number of significant witnesses (א A B* D1 048 326 1175 2464 ), but lacking in most other witnesses (𝔓46 B2 D* F G Ψ 0243 33 1739 1881 𝔐 lat). Every other time Paul says “So then, brothers (and sisters)” he adds “my” (ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου; hōste, adelphoi mou). There is no good reason why scribes would intentionally omit “my” here but not elsewhere. Thus, the longer reading is in conformity with Paul’s general style and as such seems to be scribally motivated. has the word in brackets, indicating doubt as to its authenticity. Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in .
  2. 18 Grk “speaking in tongues.” The words “anyone from” are supplied for the sake of clarity.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

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

NLTNew Living Translation

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking in tongues.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

So then, my brothers, desire to prophesy, and do not prevent speaking with tongues.

KJV 1900King James Version

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