1 Corinthians 14:32
And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
In Context
31For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort;
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:19And word was given to Saul that David was at Naioth in Ramah.
2 Kings 2:5And at Jericho the sons of the prophets came up to Elisha and said to him, Has it been made clear to you that the Lord is going to take away your master from over you today? And he said in answer, Yes, I have knowledge of it: say no more.
Jeremiah 20:9And if I say, I will not keep him in mind, I will not say another word in his name; then it is in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am tired of keeping myself in, I am not able to do it.
1 Corinthians 14:29And let the prophets give their words, but not more than two or three, and let the others be judges of what they say.
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 →