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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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Ministry on This Verse

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1 Cor. 14:29‑30• 29And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others discern;
 30but if there be a revelation to another sitting by, let the first be silent; (1 Cor. 14:29‑30)
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1 Sam. 10:10‑13• 10{i}And 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.{/i}
 11{i}And 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?{/i}
 12{i}And a man of that place answered and said, But who is their father? Therefore it became a proverb, Is Saul also among the prophets?{/i}
 13{i}And when he had ended prophesying, he came to the high place.{/i} (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 in Ramah.
 20And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.
 21And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
 22Then went he also to Ramah, and came to a great well that is in Sechu: and he asked and said, Where are Samuel and David? And one said, Behold, they be at Naioth in Ramah.
 23And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
 24{i}And 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?{/i} (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 unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head today? And he said, Yea, I know it, hold ye your peace.
 5And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha and said unto him, Knowest thou that Jehovah will take away thy master from thy head today? And he answered, Yea, I know it, hold ye your peace. (2 Kings 2:3,5)
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Job 32:8‑11• 8Surely the spirit [it is] in mortal man,{HR}And the breath of Shaddai giveth them wit.
 9Not the great [in years] are wise,{HR}Nor do the aged understand judgment.
 10Therefore I say, Hearken to me;{HR}I will declare my knowledge, even I,
 11Lo! I have waited for your words,{HR}I gave ear to your reasons,{HR}Until ye might search out replies, (Job 32:8‑11)
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Jer. 20:9• 9{i}And 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.{/i} (Jer. 20:9)
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Acts 4:19‑20• 19But Peter and John answering said unto them, Whether it be right before God to hear you rather than God, judge ye:
 20for we cannot but speak the things which we saw 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.