1 Corinthians 14:37

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ESV	If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.
NIV	If anybody thinks he is a prophet or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
NLT	If you claim to be a prophet or think you are spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself.
KJV	If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

^{1 Corinthians 14:36 ← 1 Corinthians 14:37 → 1 Corinthians 14:38}

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