1 Corinthians 14:38 “But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.”

1 Corinthians 14:38

But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

World English Bible

But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

American Standard Version

But if any man is ignorant, let him be ignorant.

Geneva Bible 1599

And if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

Darby Translation

But if any be ignorant, let him be ignorant.

Young's Literal Translation

and if any one is ignorant — let him be ignorant;

Bible in Basic English

But if any man is without knowledge, let him be so.

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Cross references

“But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant.”

Matthew 7:6 1 Timothy 6:3–5 Hosea 4:17 Matthew 15:14 2 Timothy 4:3 2 Timothy 4:4

Matthew 7:6 · BSB

Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

1 Timothy 6:3–5 · BSB

If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

Hosea 4:17 · BSB

Ephraim is joined to idols; leave him alone!

Matthew 15:14 · BSB

Disregard them! They are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.”

2 Timothy 4:3 · BSB

For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires.

2 Timothy 4:4 · BSB

So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

39So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.

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