34 the women should keep quiet in the meetings. They are not allowed to speak; as the Jewish Law says, they must not be in charge.
35 If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in church.
36 Or could it be that the word of God came from you? Or are you the only ones to whom it came?
37 If anyone supposes he is God's messenger or has a spiritual gift, he must realize that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command.
38 But if he does not pay attention to this, pay no attention to him.
39 So then, my brothers and sisters, set your hearts on proclaiming God's message, but do not forbid the speaking in strange tongues.
40 Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.