1 Corinthians 14:29
Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said.
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- 1 Cor 12:10 : 10 to another performance of miracles, to another prophecy, and to another discernment of spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.
- 1 Thess 5:19-21 : 19 Do not extinguish the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.
- 1 John 4:1-3 : 1 Testing the Spirits Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to determine if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses Jesus as the Christ who has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that refuses to confess Jesus, that spirit is not from God, and this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now is already in the world.
- 1 Cor 14:39 : 39 So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.
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- 1 Cor 14:30-323 verses82%
30 And if someone sitting down receives a revelation, the person who is speaking should conclude.
31 For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.
32 Indeed, the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
- 1 Cor 14:23-286 verses81%
23 So if the whole church comes together and all speak in tongues, and unbelievers or uninformed people enter, will they not say that you have lost your minds?
24 But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or uninformed person enters, he will be convicted by all, he will be called to account by all.
25 The secrets of his heart are disclosed, and in this way he will fall down with his face to the ground and worship God, declaring,“God is really among you.”
26 Church Order What should you do then, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a song, has a lesson, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. Let all these things be done for the strengthening of the church.
27 If someone speaks in a tongue, it should be two, or at the most three, one after the other, and someone must interpret.
28 But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.
- 1 Cor 14:36-405 verses74%
36 Did the word of God begin with you, or did it come to you alone?
37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord’s command.
38 If someone does not recognize this, he is not recognized.
39 So then, brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid anyone from speaking in tongues.
40 And do everything in a decent and orderly manner.
- 1 Cor 14:1-66 verses71%
1 Prophecy and Tongues Pursue love and be eager for the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.
2 For the one speaking in a tongue does not speak to people but to God, for no one understands; he is speaking mysteries by the Spirit.
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
4 The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.
5 I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.
6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I help you unless I speak to you with a revelation or with knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
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16 But if he does not listen, take one or two others with you, so that at the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter may be established.
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4 So if you have ordinary lawsuits, do you appoint as judges those who have no standing in the church?
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13 So then, one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
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1 Paul’s Third Visit to Corinth This is the third time I am coming to visit you. By the testimony of two or three witnesses every matter will be established.
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31 But if we examined ourselves, we would not be judged.
32 But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned with the world.
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19 but in the church I want to speak five words with my mind to instruct others, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.
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19 Do not accept an accusation against an elder unless it can be confirmed by two or three witnesses.
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20 “But if any prophet presumes to speak anything in my name that I have not authorized him to speak, or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die.
21 Now if you say to yourselves,‘How can we tell that a message is not from the LORD?’–
22 whenever a prophet speaks in my name and the prediction is not fulfilled, then I have not spoken it; the prophet has presumed to speak it, so you need not fear him.”
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15 I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.
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20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt.
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32 Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.
- 1 Cor 14:9-102 verses67%
9 It is the same for you. If you do not speak clearly with your tongue, how will anyone know what is being said? For you will be speaking into the air.
10 There are probably many kinds of languages in the world, and none is without meaning.
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1 Suppose a prophet or one who foretells by dreams should appear among you and show you a sign or wonder,
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2 “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Say to the prophets who prophesy from their imagination:‘Listen to the LORD’s message!
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15 The one who is spiritual discerns all things, yet he himself is understood by no one.
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16 The LORD of Heaven’s Armies says to the people of Jerusalem:“Do not listen to what those prophets are saying to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They are reporting visions of their own imaginations, not something the LORD has given them to say.
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11 Do not speak against one another, brothers and sisters. He who speaks against a fellow believer or judges a fellow believer speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but its judge.
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34 the women should be silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak. Rather, let them be in submission, as in fact the law says.
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7 Certainly the Sovereign LORD does nothing without first revealing his plan to his servants the prophets.
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1 Do Not Judge“Do not judge so that you will not be judged.
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12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by a law that gives freedom.
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5 So then, do not judge anything before the time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the motives of hearts. Then each will receive recognition from God.
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9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates!
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9 So if a prophet prophesied peace and prosperity, it was only known that the LORD truly sent him when what he prophesied came true.”
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13 Exhortation for the Strong not to Destroy the Weak Therefore we must not pass judgment on one another, but rather determine never to place an obstacle or a trap before a brother or sister.
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40 Watch out, then, that what is spoken about by the prophets does not happen to you: