1 Corinthians 14:32

Translations

Modern

The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Traditional

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

Literal

And the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Latin

…et spiritus prophetarum prophetis subjecti sunt.

Original

Greek

English

The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:29–32

Public prophecy should be shared in an orderly manner, guided by the Spirit, so everyone benefits. Others should evaluate what is said to determine if it is truly a message from God (1 Thessalonians 5:19–21). Those with a prophecy should take turns. Although prophecy is a divinely given message, the speaker still controls it.

1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Paul provides clear instructions for using spiritual gifts in the church. He stresses the importance of expressing them in an orderly manner. In the early Christian community, church meetings were not led by professional pastors or priests. Instead, everyone shared what God had given them to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Pure Worship The Church as a Living, Active Body The Gift of Prophecy The Holy Spirit’s Work

Related verses

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
Acts 4:19–20
But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to listen to you rather than God.
Jeremiah 20:9
If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.
1 Samuel 10:10–13
When Saul and his servant arrived at Gibeah, a group of prophets met him. Then the Spirit of God rushed upon him, and he prophesied along with them.
1 Corinthians 14:29–30
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
2 Kings 2:3
Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”
Job 32:8–11
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
1 Samuel 19:19–24
When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,
2 Kings 2:5
Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”

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