# do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues
Paul makes it clear that speaking in tongues at a church gathering is permissible and acceptable.
# But let all things be done properly and in order
Paul is stressing that church gatherings should be held in an orderly manner. AT: "But do all things properly and in order" or "But do everything in an orderly, appropriate way"
# translationWords
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/prophet]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/tongue]]