Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 14:39
American Standard Version
Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
Amplified® Bible
So [to conclude], my brethren, earnestly desire {and} set your hearts on prophesying (on being inspired to preach and teach and to interpret God's will and purpose), and do not forbid {or} hinder speaking in [unknown] tongues.
Contemporary English Version
My friends, be eager to prophesy and don't stop anyone from speaking languages that others don't know.
Darby English Version
So that, brethren, desire to prophesy, and do not forbid the speaking with tongues.
Good News Bible
So then, my friends, set your heart on proclaiming God's message, but do not forbid the speaking in strange tongues.
International Standard Version
Therefore, my brothers, desire the ability to prophesy, and do not prevent others from speaking in tongues.
King James Version
Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
New International Version
Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
New King James Version
Therefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak with tongues.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Therefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and do not forbid to speak in tongues.
Young's Literal Translation
so that, brethren, earnestly desire to prophesy, and to speak with tongues do not forbid;
