1 Corinthians 14:32
The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
In Context
31For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be exhorted.
33for God is not a God of confusion but of peace, as in all the assemblies of the saints.
Cross References
1 Samuel 19:19Saul was told, saying, “Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah.”
2 Kings 2:5The sons of the prophets who were at Jericho came near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that the LORD will take away your master from over you today?” He answered, “Yes, I know it. Hold your peace.”
Jeremiah 20:9If I say that I will not make mention of him, or speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones. I am weary with holding it in. I can’t.
1 Corinthians 14:29Let two or three of the prophets speak, 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 →