New American Bible, Revised Edition

1 Corinthians 14:37-40 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

37. If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he should recognize that what I am writing to you is a commandment of the Lord.

38. If anyone does not acknowledge this, he is not acknowledged.

39. So, [my] brothers, strive eagerly to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues,

40. but everything must be done properly and in order.