1 Thessalonians 5:20
Prophesyings, do not despise,
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
21[But], all things, put to the proof—what is comely, hold ye fast:
Cross References
Numbers 11:25Then Yahweh came down, in the cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave unto the seventy men—the elders. And it came to pass that when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and then did so no more.
1 Samuel 10:10And, when they came thither to the hill, lo! a band of prophets coming to meet him,—then came suddenly upon him, the Spirit of God, and he was moved to prophesy in their midst.
Acts 19:6and, Paul laying hands upon them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they began speaking with tongues and prophesying.
1 Corinthians 12:10And, unto another, energies of mighty works, [and], unto another, prophesying, [and], unto another, discriminations of spirits,—unto a different one, kinds of tongues, and, unto another, translation of tongues;—
1 Corinthians 13:2And, though I have [the gift of] prophesying, and know all sacred secrets, and all knowledge,—and though I have all faith, so as to be removing mountains, and have not, love, I am, nothing;
1 Corinthians 14:1Pursue love; nevertheless be envious of the spiritual gifts,—and, rather, that ye may be prophesying.
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 →