1 Corinthians 14:32 “The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.”

1 Corinthians 14:32

The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,

American Standard Version

and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;

Geneva Bible 1599

And the spirits of the Prophets are subiect to the Prophets.

Darby Translation

And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Young's Literal Translation

and the spiritual gift of prophets to prophets are subject,

Bible in Basic English

And the spirits of the prophets are controlled by the prophets;

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Cross references

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

1 John 4:1 1 Samuel 10:10–13 1 Samuel 19:19–24 2 Kings 2:3 2 Kings 2:5 Job 32:8–11

1 John 4:1 · BSB

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.

1 Samuel 10:10–13 · BSB

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 Samuel 19:19–24 · BSB

When Saul was told that David was at Naioth in Ramah,

2 Kings 2:3 · BSB

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.”

2 Kings 2:5 · BSB

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.”

Job 32:8–11 · BSB

But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

33For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

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