^{33 Ref} for God is not `a God' of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints,

^{34 Ref} let the women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as also saith the law.

^{35 Ref} And if they would learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home: for it is shameful for a woman to speak in the church.

^{36 Ref} What? was it from you that the word of God went forth? or came it unto you alone?

^{37 Ref} If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

^{38 Ref} But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

^{39 Ref} Wherefore, my brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

^{40 Ref} But let all things be done decently and in order.