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so that there would be no division in the body, but that the members would have the same concern for each other.

Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for languages, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end.

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

For now we see indistinctly, as in a mirror, but then face to face. Now I know in part, but then I will know fully, as I am fully known.

For the person who speaks in another language is not speaking to men but to God, since no one understands him; however, he speaks mysteries in the Spirit.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

In fact, if the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle?

In the same way, unless you use your tongue for intelligible speech, how will what is spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air.

So also you—since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, seek to excel in building up the church.

For if I pray in another language, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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

It follows that speaking in other languages is intended as a sign, not for believers but for unbelievers. But prophecy is not for unbelievers but for believers.

What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation. All things must be done for edification.

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

the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak, but should be submissive, as the law also says.

And if they want to learn something, they should ask their own husbands at home, for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in the church meeting.

Now brothers, I want to clarify for you the gospel I proclaimed to you; you received it and have taken your stand on it.

You are also saved by it, if you hold to the message I proclaimed to you—unless you believed for no purpose.

For I passed on to you as most important what I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,

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