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36 What! Did the word of the Lord originate with you [Corinthians], or has it reached only you?

37 If anyone thinks and claims that he is a prophet [filled with and governed by the Holy Spirit of God and inspired to interpret the divine will and purpose in preaching or teaching] or has any other spiritual endowment, let him understand (recognize and acknowledge) that what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord.

38 But if anyone disregards or does not recognize [[a]that it is a command of the Lord], he is disregarded and not recognized [he is [b]one whom God knows not].

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:38 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies. Some manuscripts read: “he is not known.”

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