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1 Corinthians 14

1 Cor. 14:29 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Let
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
b the prophets
prophetes (Greek #4396)
a foreteller ("prophet"); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet
KJV usage: prophet.
Pronounce: prof-ay'-tace
Origin: from a compound of 4253 and 5346
speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
two
duo (Greek #1417)
"two"
KJV usage: both, twain, two.
Pronounce: doo'-o
Origin: a primary numeral
or
e (Greek #2228)
disjunctive, or; comparative, than
KJV usage: and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.
Pronounce: ay
Origin: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms
three
treis (Greek #5140)
"three"
KJV usage: three.
Pronounce: trice
Origin: τρία (tree'-ah) a primary (plural) number
, and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
let
diakrino (Greek #1252)
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
KJV usage: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.
Pronounce: dee-ak-ree'-no
Origin: from 1223 and 2919
the other
allos (Greek #243)
"else," i.e. different (in many applications)
KJV usage: more, one (another), (an-, some an-)other(-s, -wise).
Pronounce: al'-los
Origin: a primary word
judge
diakrino (Greek #1252)
to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by implication) oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate
KJV usage: contend, make (to) differ(-ence), discern, doubt, judge, be partial, stagger, waver.
Pronounce: dee-ak-ree'-no
Origin: from 1223 and 2919
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1 Cor. 14:39• 39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Cor. 14:39)
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1 Thess. 5:19‑20• 19Quench not the Spirit.
 20Despise not prophesyings. (1 Thess. 5:19‑20)

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Ministry on This Verse

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the prophets.
1 Cor. 14:39• 39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. (1 Cor. 14:39)
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1 Cor. 12:10• 10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: (1 Cor. 12:10)
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1 Thess. 5:19‑21• 19Quench not the Spirit.
 20Despise not prophesyings.
 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. (1 Thess. 5:19‑21)
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1 John 4:1‑3• 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
 2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:
 3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. (1 John 4:1‑3)
the other.Rather, the others, [loi alloi.]
• there must not be an excess even of the best thing, for God is jealous for the blessing of His saints, and thinks of the weakest in the assembly who might be distracted, not edified, by more than three. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 14:26-40” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.

W. Kelly Translation

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And let two or three prophets speak, and let the othersa discern;

WK Translation Notes

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The passage is the same as if the apostle should say, "(As to) prophets, let two or three persons speak and the rest judge."