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1 Corinthians 14:39

Wherefore, brethren, be zealous to prophesy; and forbid not to speak with tongues.

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The verse in its languages

Vulgate (Clementine)
Itaque fratres æmulamini prophetare : et loqui linguis nolite prohibere.
Greek New Testament (SBLGNT)
ὥστε, ἀδελφοί μου, ζηλοῦτε τὸ προφητεύειν, καὶ τὸ λαλεῖν μὴ κωλύετε γλώσσαις·

The Fathers on this verse

St John Chrysostom Homilies on First Corinthians, Homily XXXVII

Ver. 39 . “Wherefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.”