1 Thessalonians 5:20 “Do not treat prophecies with contempt,”

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Despise not prophesyings.

World English Bible

Don’t despise prophecies.

American Standard Version

despise not prophesyings;

Geneva Bible 1599

Despise not prophecying.

Darby Translation

do not lightly esteem prophecies;

Young's Literal Translation

prophesyings despise not;

Bible in Basic English

Do not make little of the words of the prophets;

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Cross references

“Despise not prophesyings.”

1 Corinthians 14:3–6 1 Corinthians 14:1 Numbers 11:25–29 1 Corinthians 11:4 1 Corinthians 14:37–39 1 Corinthians 14:22–25

1 Corinthians 14:3–6 · BSB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:1 · BSB

Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

Numbers 11:25–29 · BSB

Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so ag…

1 Corinthians 11:4 · BSB

Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.

1 Corinthians 14:37–39 · BSB

If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

1 Corinthians 14:22–25 · BSB

Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.

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

In context

19Do not extinguish the Spirit.

21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

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