1 Corinthians 14:32
The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
In Context
31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:19When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,
2 Kings 2:5Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”
Jeremiah 20:9If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
1 Corinthians 14:29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
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 →