1 Corinthians 14:26-40 - Specific Instructions For Orderly Worship Services
26 Very well then, brothers; when you meet together, each contributes something ??a song of praise, a lesson, a revelation, a 'tongue,' an interpretation? Good, but let every thing be for edification. 27 As for speaking in a 'tongue,' let only two or at most three speak at one meeting, and that in turn. Also, let someone interpret; 28 if there is no interpreter, let the speaker keep quiet in church and address himself and God. 29 Let only two or three prophets speak, while the rest exercise their judgment upon what is said. 30 Should a revelation come to one who is seated, the first speaker must be quiet. 31 You can all prophesy quite well, one after another, so as to let all learn and all be encouraged. 32 Prophets can control their own prophetic spirits, 33 for God is a God not of disorder but of harmony. [Move 33b-36 to follow vs 40] As is the rule in all churches of the saints, 34 women must keep quiet at gatherings of the church. They are not allowed to speak; they must take a subordinate place, as the Law enjoins. 35 If they want any information, let them ask their husbands at home; it is disgraceful for a woman to speak in church. 36 You challenge this rule? Pray, did God's word start from you? Are you the only people it has reached?
37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or gifted with the Spirit, let him understand that what I write to you is a command of the Lord. 38 Anyone who disregards this will be himself disregarded. 39 To sum up, my brothers. Set your heart on the prophetic gift, and do not put any check upon speaking in 'tongues'; 40 but let everything be done decorously and in order.