1 Corinthians 14:29
Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern.
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- 1 Cor 12:10 : 10 and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages.
- 1 Thess 5:19-21 : 19 Don't quench the Spirit. 20 Don't despise prophesies. 21 Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
- 1 John 4:1-3 : 1 Beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit who confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is of God, 3 and every spirit who doesn't confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God, and this is the spirit of the antichrist, of whom you have heard that it comes. Now it is in the world already.
- 1 Cor 14:39 : 39 Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.
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30 But if a revelation is made to another sitting by, let the first keep silent.
31 For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.
32 The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
- 1 Cor 14:23-286 verses81%
23 If therefore the whole assembly is assembled together and all speak with other languages, and unlearned or unbelieving people come in, won't they say that you are crazy?
24 But if all prophesy, and someone unbelieving or unlearned comes in, he is reproved by all, and he is judged by all.
25 And thus the secrets of his heart are revealed. So he will fall down on his face and worship God, declaring that God is among you indeed.
26 What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
27 If any man speaks in another language, let it be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.
28 But if there is no interpreter, let him keep silent in the assembly, and let him speak to himself, and to God.
- 1 Cor 14:36-405 verses74%
36 What? Was it from you that the word of God went out? Or did it come to you alone?
37 If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
38 But if anyone is ignorant, let him be ignorant.
39 Therefore, brothers, desire earnestly to prophesy, and don't forbid speaking with other languages.
40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
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1 Follow after love, and earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
2 For he who speaks in another language speaks not to men, but to God; for no one understands; but in the Spirit he speaks mysteries.
3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
4 He who speaks in another language edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the assembly.
5 Now I desire to have you all speak with other languages, but rather that you would prophesy. For he is greater who prophesies than he who speaks with other languages, unless he interprets, that the assembly may be built up.
6 But now, brothers,{The word for "brothers" here and where context allows may also be correctly translated "brothers and sisters" or "siblings."} if I come to you speaking with other languages, what would I profit you, unless I speak to you either by way of revelation, or of knowledge, or of prophesying, or of teaching?
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16 But if he doesn't listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.
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4 If then, you have to judge things pertaining to this life, do you set them to judge who are of no account in the assembly?
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13 Therefore let him who speaks in another language pray that he may interpret.
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1 This is the third time I am coming to you. "At the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word established."
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31 For if we discerned ourselves, we wouldn't be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are punished by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world.
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19 However in the assembly I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might instruct others also, than ten thousand words in another language.
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19 Don't receive an accusation against an elder, except at the word of two or three witnesses.
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20 But the prophet, who shall speak a word presumptuously in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or who shall speak in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.
21 If you say in your heart, How shall we know the word which Yahweh has not spoken?
22 when a prophet speaks in the name of Yahweh, if the thing doesn't follow, nor happen, that is the thing which Yahweh has not spoken: the prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you shall not be afraid of him.
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15 I speak as to wise men. Judge what I say.
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20 Don't despise prophesies.
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32 Judas and Silas, also being prophets themselves, encouraged the brothers with many words, and strengthened them.
- 1 Cor 14:9-102 verses67%
9 So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of sounds in the world, and none of them is without meaning.
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1 If there arise in the midst of you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and he give you a sign or a wonder,
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2 Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who prophesy, and say you to those who prophesy out of their own heart, Hear you the word of Yahweh:
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15 But he who is spiritual discerns all things, and he himself is judged by no one.
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16 Thus says Yahweh of Hosts, Don't listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you: they teach you vanity; they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of Yahweh.
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11 Don't speak against one another, brothers. He who speaks against a brother and judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.
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34 let your wives keep silent in the assemblies, for it has not been permitted for them to speak; but let them be in subjection, as the law also says.
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7 Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing, Unless he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets.
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1 "Don't judge, so that you won't be judged.
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12 So speak, and so do, as men who are to be judged by a law of freedom.
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5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.
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9 Don't grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won't be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.
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9 The prophet who prophesies of peace, when the word of the prophet shall happen, then shall the prophet be known, that Yahweh has truly sent him.
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13 Therefore let's not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother's way, or an occasion for falling.
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40 Beware therefore, lest that come on you which is spoken in the prophets: