1 Thessalonians 5:20
Despise not prophesyings.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Acts 19:6And Paul laying on them his hands, the Holy Ghost came upon them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
1 Corinthians 12:10to another miraculous powers; to another prophecy; to another discernments of spirits; to another different kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and know all mysteries, and all manner of science; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 14:1FOLLOW earnestly after love, and zealously seek 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 →