1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesyings.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Acts 19:6And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
1 Corinthians 12:10to another, the working of mighty deeds; to another, prophecy; to another, the discerning of spirits; to another, different kinds of tongues; to another, the interpretation of tongues.
1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:1Cultivate love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-23
Various Short Exhortations. ( a. d. 51.) 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we… Read the whole commentary →