Suppose anyone thinks they are a prophet. Or suppose they think they have other gifts given by the Holy Spirit. They should agree that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

若有人以为自己是先知，或是属灵的，就该知道，我所写给你们的是主的命令。

若有人自以为是先知，或是属灵的，就应该知道，我所写给你们的是主的命令。

若有人自以为是先知，或是属灵的，就应该知道，我所写给你们的是主的命令。

如果你们当中有人自认为是先知或属灵的人，他就应该知道我现在所写的是主的命令。

如果有人自以为是先知或是属灵的，他就应该知道我写给你们的是主的命令；

如果有人自以为是做先知传道的，或是属灵的，就应该承认：我写给你们的是主的命令；

若有人以為自己是先知，或是屬靈的，就該知道，我所寫給你們的是主的命令。

若有人自以為是先知，或是屬靈的，就應該知道，我所寫給你們的是主的命令。

若有人自以為是先知，或是屬靈的，就應該知道，我所寫給你們的是主的命令。

如果你們當中有人自認為是先知或屬靈的人，他就應該知道我現在所寫的是主的命令。

如果有人自以為是先知或是屬靈的，他就應該知道我寫給你們的是主的命令；

若有人自以為是神言傳講師、或是屬靈的，他就該確認我所寫給你們的是主的誡命。

如果有人自以為是做先知傳道的，或是屬靈的，就應該承認：我寫給你們的是主的命令；

有自以為先知、或屬聖神者、當知我所書、乃主之命也、

有設教者、或感於神者、必知我所書、為主之命矣、

若有人自以為先知、或自以為感於神者、當知我書此以告爾者、乃主之命也、

倘有人自以為先知、或富於靈賦、則應知吾茲所書者、乃為主之命令也。

If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command.

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord.

If you claim to be a prophet or think you are spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself.

If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment.

If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord.

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.

If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.

If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.

We belong to God. And those who know God listen to us. But those who don’t belong to God don’t listen to us. That’s how we can tell the difference between the Spirit of truth and the spirit of lies.

You are judging only by how things look on the surface. Suppose someone is sure they belong to Christ. Then they should consider again that we belong to Christ just as much as they do.

In my opinion, she is happier if she stays single. And I also think that I am led by the Spirit of God in saying this.

Balaam spoke the message he had received from God. He said,“ Here is the message God gave Balaam, the son of Beor. It’s the message God gave to the one who sees clearly.It’s the message God gave to the one who hears the words of God. He sees a vision from the Mighty One. He falls down flat with his face toward the ground. His eyes have been opened by the Lord.

“ Whoever listens to you listens to me. Whoever does not accept you does not accept me. But whoever does not accept me does not accept the one who sent me.”

Some people plant to please their desires controlled by sin. From these desires they will harvest death. Others plant to please the Holy Spirit. From the Spirit they will harvest eternal life.

Now I want to say something about virgins. I have no direct command from the Lord. But I give my opinion. Because of the Lord’s mercy, I give it as one who can be trusted.

God’s grace has been given to me. So here is what I say to every one of you. Don’t think of yourself more highly than you should. Be reasonable when you think about yourself. Keep in mind the faith God has given to each of you.

Suppose I speak in the languages of human beings or of angels. If I don’t have love, I am only a loud gong or a noisy cymbal.Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. And suppose I have enough faith to move mountains. If I don’t have love, I am nothing at all.Suppose I give everything I have to poor people. And suppose I give myself over to a difficult life so I can brag. If I don’t have love, I get nothing at all.

And I will keep on doing what I’m doing. That will stop those who claim they have things to brag about. They think they have a chance to be considered equal with us.People like that are false apostles. They are workers who tell lies. They only pretend to be apostles of Christ.That comes as no surprise. Even Satan himself pretends to be an angel of light.So it doesn’t surprise us that Satan’s servants also pretend to be serving God. They will finally get exactly what they deserve.

Those who think they know something still don’t know as they should.

I want you to remember the words the holy prophets spoke in the past. Remember the command our Lord and Savior gave through your apostles.

I don’t dare to compare myself with those who praise themselves. I’m not that kind of person. They measure themselves by themselves. They compare themselves with themselves. When they do that, they are not wise.

Suppose someone comes to you and preaches about a Jesus different from the Jesus we preached about. Or suppose you receive a spirit different from the Spirit you received before. Or suppose you receive a different message of good news. Suppose it was different from the one you accepted earlier. You put up with those kinds of things easily enough.

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.You know the directions we gave you. They were given by the authority of the Lord Jesus.God wants you to be made holy. He wants you to stay away from sexual sins.He wants all of you to learn to control your own bodies. You must live in a way that is holy. You must live with honor.Don’t desire to commit sexual sins like people who don’t know God.None of you should sin against your brother or sister by doing that. You should not take advantage of your brother or sister. The Lord will punish everyone who commits these kinds of sins. We have already told you and warned you about this.That’s because God chose us to live pure lives. He wants us to be holy.Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.

Dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ said would happen.

It’s the message God gave to the one who hears the words of God. The Most High God has given him knowledge. He sees a vision from the Mighty One. He falls down flat with his face toward the ground. His eyes have been opened by the Lord.