1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesyings;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
21but prove all things, hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Acts 19:6And Paul having laid his hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came on them; and they spoke with tongues, and prophesied.
1 Corinthians 12:10to another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another diversities 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 as to remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue after love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but rather that ye 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 →