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1 Corinthians 14

1 Cor. 14:32 KJV (With Strong’s)

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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
the spirits
pneuma (Greek #4151)
a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, demon, or (divine) God, Christ's spirit, the Holy Spirit
KJV usage: ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind. Compare 5590.
Pronounce: pnyoo'-mah
Origin: from 4154
ofe 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
are subject
hupotasso (Greek #5293)
to subordinate; reflexively, to obey
KJV usage: be under obedience (obedient), put under, subdue unto, (be, make) subject (to, unto), be (put) in subjection (to, under), submit self unto.
Pronounce: hoop-ot-as'-so
Origin: from 5259 and 5021
to 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
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1 John 4:1• 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)

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1 Cor. 14:29‑30• 29And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge.
 30But if there be a revelation to another sitting there, let the first be silent. (1 Cor. 14:29‑30)
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1 Sam. 10:10‑13• 10And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
 11And it came to pass, when all that knew him before saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that has happened to the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
 12And a man of that place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?
 13And when he had ended prophesying, he came to the high place. (1 Sam. 10:10‑13)
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1 Sam. 19:19‑24• 19And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth by Ramah.
 20Then Saul sent messengers to take David; and they saw a company of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as president over them; and the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.
 21And it was told Saul, and he sent other messengers, and they also prophesied. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they also prophesied.
 22Then went he also to Ramah, and came to the great well that is in Sechu; and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, at Naioth by Ramah.
 23And he went thither to Naioth by Ramah; and the Spirit of God came upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth by Ramah.
 24And he himself also stripped off his clothes, and prophesied, himself also, before Samuel, and lay down naked all that day and all that night. Wherefore they say, Is Saul also among the prophets? (1 Sam. 19:19‑24)
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2 Kings 2:3,5• 3And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent!
 5And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho drew near to Elisha and said to him, Dost thou know that Jehovah will take away thy master from over thy head to-day? And he said, I also know it: be silent! (2 Kings 2:3,5)
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Job 32:8‑11• 8But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
 9It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
 10Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know.
 11Lo, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasonings, until ye searched out what to say. (Job 32:8‑11)
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Jer. 20:9• 9And I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name: but it was in my heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones; and I became wearied with holding in, and I could not. (Jer. 20:9)
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Acts 4:19‑20• 19But Peter and John answering said to them, If it be righteous before God to listen to you rather than to God, judge ye;
 20for as for us *we* cannot refrain from speaking of the things which we have seen and heard. (Acts 4:19‑20)
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1 John 4:1• 1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, if they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1)
• The moral judgment of the prophet is superior to mere power, however real and mighty. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 14” by J.N. Darby)
• They were, on God’s part, masters of themselves in the use of these gifts, in the exercise of this marvelous power which wrought in them. (“1 Corinthians 14” by J.N. Darby)
• Spirits of prophets are subject to prophets, instead of all being an uncontrollable impulse. (“Notes on 1 Corinthians 14:26-40” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

W. Kelly Translation

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And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.