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For we know in part and we prophesy in part,

For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.

For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him, but he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?

So with yourselves, if with your tongue you utter speech that is not intelligible, how will anyone know what is said? For you will be speaking into the air.

So with yourselves, since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, strive to excel in building up the church.

For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays but my mind is unfruitful.

For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up.

Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers.

What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged,

For God is not a God of confusion but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as the Law also says.

If there is anything they desire to learn, let them ask their husbands at home. For it is shameful for a woman to speak in church.

For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures,

For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.

For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised.

For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.

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