1 Corinthians 14:32
For the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
In Context
31For you are all able to prophesy one at a time, so that all may learn and all may be encouraged.
33And God is not of dissension, but of peace, just as I also teach in all the churches of the saints.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:19Then it was reported to Saul by some, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth, in Ramah.”
2 Kings 2:5the sons of the prophets, who were at Jericho, drew near to Elisha. And they said to him, “Do you not know that today the Lord will take away your lord from you?” And he said: “I know it. Be silent.”
Jeremiah 20:9Then I said: I will not call him to mind, nor will I speak any longer in his name. And my heart became like a raging fire, enclosed within my bones. And I became weary of continuing to bear it.
1 Corinthians 14:29And let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.
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 →