1 Corinthians 14:32
And the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
In Context
31For ye can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn, and all may be encouraged.
33for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:19And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.
2 Kings 2:5And the sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, Do thou know that LORD will take away thy master from thy head today? And he answered, Yes, I know it; hold ye your peace.
Jeremiah 20:9And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot.
1 Corinthians 14:29And let two or three prophets speak, and let the other men pass judgment.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:27-34
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let… Read the whole commentary →