KJV ORIGINALIf any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLEIf someone else in the group gets a revelation or insight from God, whoever was speaking should pause and let them share it.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINEGood leaders know when to stop talking and let someone else have their moment.
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So here's the deal, friends — when you all get together, everyone's bringing something to the table. One person's got a song, another's sharing some wisdom, someone's speaking in tongues, another person's got a fresh revelation, and someone else can interpret what it all means. Just make sure whatever you're doing actually builds people up.
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Then someone who looked like a human being touched my lips, and I was finally able to speak. I said to the one standing in front of me, 'My lord, this vision has completely overwhelmed me with grief, and I have no strength left in me.'
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