21 Bible Verses about Prophecy, In Nt
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So the crowds said, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee."
But Jesus said to them, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house."
And Jesus went on with his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets."
Fear seized them all; and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us;" and "God has visited his people."
And he said to them, "What is this conversation which you are exchanging with each other as you walk?" And they stood still, looking sad. Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, "Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?" And he said to them, "What things?" And they said to him, "The things concerning Jesus of Nazareth, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people,
The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet.
And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, then those having gifts of healings, helps, administrations, and those speaking in various kinds of tongues. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
and to another the working of miracles, and to another prophecy, and to another distinguishing between spirits, to another various kinds of tongues, and to another the interpretation of tongues.
And he gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers,
Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Do all work miracles?
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
What is the outcome then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, or a teaching, or a revelation, or a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
For by the grace given to me I say to every one among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith which God has assigned him. For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.read more.
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;
But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and encouragement and comfort. He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.
As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of God's varied grace.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless some one interprets, so that the church may be edified.
'And in the last days it shall be, God says, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams;
Now at this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch. One of them named Agabus stood up and foretold by the Spirit that there would be a great famine all over the world. And this took place in the reign of Claudius.
And Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged the brethren with many words and strengthened them.
