30. And if a message from God comes to another person who is sitting, then the first speaker should stop.
31. You can all prophesy one after the other. In this way all the people can be taught and encouraged.
32. The spirits of prophets are under the control of the prophets themselves.
33. God is not a God of confusion but a God of peace.This is true in all the churches of God’s people.
34. Women should keep quiet in the church meetings. They are not allowed to speak. They must be under control. This is also what the law of Moses says.
35. If there is something the women want to know, they should ask their own husbands at home. It is shameful for a woman to speak in the church meeting.
36. Did God’s teaching come from you? Or are you the only ones who have received that teaching?
37. If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or that he has a spiritual gift, then he should understand that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.
38. If that person does not know this, then he is not known by God.
39. So my brothers, you should truly want to prophesy. And do not stop people from using the gift of speaking in different kinds of languages.