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that there might be no division in the body, but that the members might have the same concern one for another.

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

For we see now through a dim window obscurely, but then face to face; now I know partially, but then I shall know according as I also have been known.

For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.

For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

Thus also *ye* with the tongue, unless ye give a distinct speech, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking to the air.

If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian for me.

Thus *ye* also, since ye are desirous of spirits, seek that ye may abound for the edification of the assembly.

For if I pray with a tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.

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

So that tongues are for a sign, not to those who believe, but to unbelievers; but prophecy, not to unbelievers, but to those who believe.

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

For God is not [a God] of disorder but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.

Let [your] women be silent in the assemblies, for it is not permitted to them to speak; but to be in subjection, as the law also says.

But if they wish to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in assembly.

For I delivered to you, in the first place, what also I had received, that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures;

For *I* am the least of the apostles, who am not fit to be called apostle, because I have persecuted the assembly of God.

And we are found also false witnesses of God; for we have witnessed concerning God that he raised the Christ, whom he has not raised if indeed [those that are] dead are not raised.

For if [those that are] dead are not raised, neither is Christ raised;

For since by man [came] death, by man also resurrection of [those that are] dead.