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For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

For he that speaketh in an [unknown] language, speaketh not to men, but to God: for no man understandeth [him]; yet in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

I would that ye all spoke in languages, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater [is] he that prophesieth than he that speaketh in languages, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

For if the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will speak into the air.

For if I pray in an [unknown] language, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.

For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.

In the law it is written, With [men of] other tongues and other lips will I speak to this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.

Wherefore languages are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying [serveth] not for them that believe not, but for them who believe.

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.

Let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted to them to speak: but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

For I delivered to you first of all, that which I also received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures;

For I am the least of the apostles, who am not worthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

For since by man [came] death, by man [came] also the resurrection of the dead.

For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.