36 God's message did not start with you people, and you are not the only ones it has reached.
37 If you think of yourself as a prophet or a spiritual person, you will know that I am writing only what the Lord has commanded.
38 So don't pay attention to anyone who ignores what I am writing.
39 My friends, be eager to prophesy and don't stop anyone from speaking languages that others don't know.
40 But do everything properly and in order.