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1 Corinthians 14:39

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

So here's the deal, friends — really go for prophecy (speaking God's truth to people), and don't shut down those who speak in tongues either.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Chase after speaking God's truth, but make room for all the ways the Spirit shows up.

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The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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