44 Bible Verses about prophets
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Then, beginning from [the writings of] Moses and all the prophets, Jesus explained to the two men about the things referring to Himself [contained] in all these Scripture passages.
And the prophets' spirits are [to be] under the prophets' control [i.e., a prophet was to determine if or when he exercised his gift],
Then Jesus said to the apostles, "These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled."
The prophets [of old], who spoke of this salvation, asked about and searched diligently concerning the unearned favor [God provided] for you people.
For all of the prophets and the law of Moses prophesied [of this kingdom] up until the time of John.
The law of Moses and the prophets prophesied [See Matt. 11:13] until [the time of] John [the Immerser]. From that time onward the good news of the [coming] kingdom of God is [being] preached, and everyone is [attempting to] enter it forcibly [i.e., before its appointed time. See Acts 1:6-7].
Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.
And this was predicted by the message of the prophets when they wrote [Amos 9:11ff],
But in the days when the seventh angel is ready to sound his trumpet, then the secret plan of God will be accomplished, just as He [had] announced to His servants the prophets."
[You are] built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets [See I Cor. 12:28], with Christ Jesus Himself being the principal stone by which the entire building is aligned.
which was not told to people of previous generations as it has now been revealed to His [i.e., Christ's] holy apostles and prophets by the Holy Spirit.
You people are descendants of these prophets and [recipients] of the Agreement God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham [Gen. 12:3], 'And through your seed [i.e., your descendant Jesus] all the people of the earth will receive the blessings [of God].'
"Do not think that I came to do away with the law of Moses or the prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to fulfill them [i.e., their requirements and predictions].
[But by saying this] you are witnesses [against] yourselves, that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets [i.e., indicating your approval of their actions].
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people,
Therefore, everything that you would like people to do to you, do [these things] to them also. For this is [what is required by] the law of Moses and the prophets.
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sacred Anointing » Persons who received » Prophets
Chariots » Illustrative of » Prophets
Holiness » Exemplified » Prophets
(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).
Prophets » General references to
"O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [you people] who murdered the prophets and stoned those who were sent to you! How often I have wanted to gather you people together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
And they were led to doubt His true identity. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet does not go without being honored, except in His own home town and among His own family members."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Called seers
Prophets » Inspiration of » Promises of special
for I will give you a mouth [i.e., the ability to speak properly] and wisdom [i.e., the knowledge of what to say], which none of your opponents will be able to resist or speak against.
These also are the things we [apostles] speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but [in words] taught by the Holy Spirit. We use [or, combine] Spirit-taught words to express [or, with] Spirit-given truth.
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
They studied [their own prophecies] to learn what, or which, [person or] time the Holy Spirit in them pointed to, in predicting the sufferings of Christ and the glories yet to come.
Prophets » Examples of » Sent by God as divine messengers
He sent his servants out to call those who had been invited to the wedding reception, but they refused to come.
Prophets » Called seers
Prophets » Frequently in their actions, &c were made signs to the people
Prophets » Were sent to » Denounce the wickedness of kings
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Prophets in the Christian church
Now in the church at Antioch there were [these] prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Symeon, called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, the foster-brother of Herod the Tetrarch [i.e., governor of Galilee], and Saul.
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
And He gave some people [the gift of being] apostles; and some people prophets; and some people evangelists; and some people pastors [i.e., elders] and teachers,
During those days some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.
And [only] two or three prophets should speak [in one meeting], and [then] other people should determine the significance [of their messages].
Prophets » Often led a wandering and unsettled life
Prophets » Examples of » Schools of
Prophets » Martyrs
"O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [you people] who murdered the prophets and stoned those who were sent to you! How often I have wanted to gather you people together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
For they [i.e., the followers of the beast. See verse 2] have shed the blood of God's holy people and [their] prophets, and you have given them blood to drink because they deserved it [i.e., these persecutors deserved the punishment they received for shedding blood].
"O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you people who murdered the prophets and stoned those who were sent to you! How often I have wanted to gather you people together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were executed by the sword. They traveled around in sheepskin and goatskin clothing; they were destitute, afflicted and mistreated.
Prophets » Ordinary » The sacred bards of the jews
Prophets » Examples of » Ezekiel
One of them, a man named Agabus, stood up and indicated by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe worldwide famine, which [actually] took place during the time that Claudius ruled.
When he met with us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet [with it], and said, "The Holy Spirit has revealed [to me] that the man who owns this belt will be tied up like this by the Jews in Jerusalem and will be turned over to the Gentiles."
Prophets » Were consulted in all difficulties
Prophets » Wore a coarse dress of hair-cloth
Now John dressed in clothing made of camel's hair and he wore a leather belt around his waist; he ate grasshoppers and wild honey [i.e., for his regular diet].
And I will give [authority] to my two witnesses and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, wearing sackcloth" [i.e., a black, coarse cloth made of goat's hair].
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Incognito
Prophets » Predictions of » Were all fulfilled
But this is the way God fulfilled the things which He had predicted through the prophets about the suffering of Christ.
But in the days when the seventh angel is ready to sound his trumpet, then the secret plan of God will be accomplished, just as He [had] announced to His servants the prophets."
Prophets » One generally attached to the king's household
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Shemaiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Reprove the wicked and exhort to repentance
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Ahijah
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents
Prophets » The jews » Often imprisoned them
Prophets » FALSE
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Therefore look, I am sending to you prophets, wise men and scholarly teachers. You will murder and crucify some of them; you will whip some of them in your synagogues and pursue them from town to town. [This will be done] so that on you may fall the guilt for shedding on the ground the blood of all those innocent people, from the blood of righteous Abel to that of Barachiah's son Zachariah, whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the Altar [i.e., in the Temple area]. Truly I tell you, this generation will bear [the guilt for] all these things. read more.
"O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [you people] who murdered the prophets and stoned those who were sent to you! How often I have wanted to gather you people together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
Prophets » Frequently spake in parables and riddles
Prophets » FALSE » Punishment of
Prophets » Frequently left without divine communications on account of sins of the people
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Isaiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the coming, &c of Christ
All the prophets have testified [in their writings], that it is through the name of Jesus that every person who believes in Him will receive the forgiveness of sins."
[Then] Philip found Nathaniel [i.e., the same as Bartholomew. See Matt. 10:3] and said to him, "We have found Him, the one Moses wrote about in the law; and the prophets [also wrote about Him]. [He is] Jesus from Nazareth, the [step-] son of Joseph."
Then Jesus said to the apostles, "These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled."
Yes, and all the prophets from Samuel on down, who have spoken, have predicted these days.
Prophets » Were called » Holy prophets
Be glad, heaven, and you saints, and you apostles, and you prophets, for God has brought judgment on her for you [i.e., for the way she treated you].'"
(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).
Then the angel [See 21:9] said to me, "These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His servants [i.e., through the apostle John] the things that must happen soon [See 1:1].
Prophets » Spake in the name of the lord
Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
Prophets » Inspired by angels
You received the law that was ordained through [the medium of] angels [See Gal. 3:19] and yet have not obeyed its requirements."
What then is [the benefit of] the law of Moses? It was introduced [as part of God's revelation] in order to define what sin was, until the seed [i.e., Jesus] would come, to whom the promise [of never ending life] was made. The law of Moses was ordained through [the medium of] angels and [delivered] through the hand of an intermediary [i.e., Moses].
For if the message spoken through angels proved to be binding [Note: This is a reference to the law of Moses. See Acts 7:53; Gal. 3:19], and every violation [of it] and disobedience [to it] received a just penalty,
Prophets » Extraordinary » Often endued with miraculous power
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jehu the son of hanani
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nathan
Prophets » Were sent to » Predict the downfall of nations
Prophets » Ordinary » Trained up and instructed in schools
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jonah
But He said to them, "It is [only] an evil and unfaithful [i.e., to God] generation of people that looks for a [supernatural] sign. And there will not be any sign given to it except the [supernatural] sign [demonstrated in the life] of Jonah, the prophet.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jeremiah
Prophets » Were sent to » Exhort to faithfulness and constancy in God's service
Prophets » The jews » Often tried to make them speak smooth things
Prophets » The jews » Often left without, on account of sin
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Iddo
Prophets » The jews » Require to hear and believe
Prophets » The historiographers of the jewish nation
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Azariah the son of oded
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » David
Since he was a prophet and knew that God had pledged His word that one of his [i.e., David's] descendants would sit on his throne [as king];
King David said this about Jesus [Psa. 16:8ff], 'I always see the Lord in front of me, He is at my right side for protection;
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Gad
Prophets » Schools of
Prophets » God avenged all injuries done to
Prophets » God communicated to » By angels
I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. But he said to me, "Do not do that; I am [only] a fellow-servant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who obey the words of this book. You should worship God."
Prophets » Examples of » Micaiah
Prophets » Often committed their predictions to writing
Prophets » Benefits of » Presents refused by
Prophets » The jews » Persecuted them
Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.
Prophets » The messengers of God
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Haggai
Prophets » Extraordinary » Specially raised up on occasions of emergency
Prophets » Examples of » Jeremiah
Prophets » Not honored in their own country
And they were led to doubt His true identity. But Jesus said to them, "A prophet does not go without being honored, except in His own home town and among His own family members."
For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet does not receive honor in his own country. [Note: Jesus' reference here to his "own country" means Judea, while in Matt., Mark and Luke it refers to Nazareth].
And He said, "Truly I tell you, no prophet is acceptable in his own home town. But it is true when I tell you, [while] there were many widows [living] in Israel during the time of Elijah, when it did not rain for three and a half years, causing a great famine over the entire land, Elijah was not sent to any of them, except to a widow in Zarephath [i.e., a Gentile town] in the region of Sidon. read more.
And [while] there were many people with infectious skin diseases [living] in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet, none of them was healed except Naaman, the Syrian [who was also a Gentile]."
Prophets » Felt deeply on account of the calamities which they predicted
Prophets » God communicated to » By an audible voice
Prophets » Sometimes uttered their predictions in verse
Prophets » Presented with gifts by those who consulted them
Prophets » Christ predicted to exercise the office of
Moses [expressed it when he] said [Deut. 18:15], 'The Lord God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers; He will be like me [in some ways] and you must all pay attention to Him in everything He says to you.'
Prophets » Christ exercised the office of
Now Jesus and His disciples were [traveling] along the road, going up to Jerusalem, with Jesus moving on ahead of the others. The disciples were amazed and they followed [behind Him] fearfully. [Note: From the context, it appears their amazement was due to His eagerness to enter Jerusalem in spite of the imminent danger they felt awaited Him there]. He took the twelve apostles aside and began telling them about the things that were going to happen to Him. He said, "Look, we are going up to Jerusalem and the Son of man will be turned over to the leading priests and experts in the law of Moses. They will condemn Him to death and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles. They will mock Him, and spit on Him, and whip Him and [finally] kill Him, but after three days He will rise again [from the dead]."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daniel
"Therefore, when you see that disgusting thing which causes total destruction [i.e., the Roman armies. See Luke 21:20], which Daniel the prophet spoke about [Dan. 9:27; 11:31; 12:11], standing in the sacred place [i.e., Jerusalem and especially the Temple area], (let the reader understand [what is meant by this]),
Prophets » Examples of » balaam
Prophets » Ordinary » Numerous in israel
Prophets » Often accompanied by music while predicting
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Enoch
And it was also prophesied about [these] people by Enoch, the seventh [descendant] of Adam [Gen. 5:18-24], who said, "Look, the Lord came with thousands upon thousands [Note: The Greek uses the plural form of "myriad," which means 10,000] of His holy ones [i.e., angels],
Prophets » Were required » To be bold and undaunted
Prophets » Kept the chronicles
Prophets » Frequently married men
Prophets » Predictions of » Written on rolls and read to the people
Prophets » God spake of old by
In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zechariah son of iddo
Prophets » God communicated to » By dreams and visions
Prophets » Were under the influence of the holy ghost while prophesying
Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Agabus
One of them, a man named Agabus, stood up and indicated by [the direction of] the Holy Spirit that there was going to be a severe worldwide famine, which [actually] took place during the time that Claudius ruled.
As we waited there for a number of days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Amos
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » 400 in samaria
Prophets » Writings of, read in the synagogues every sabbath
And after the reading of the law of Moses and [the writings of] the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent [word] to Paul and Barnabas, saying, "Brothers, if you [men] have any message that will exhort [or encourage] the people, you may speak."
The book [i.e., actually a scroll] of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. He opened the book and found the passage where it was written [Isa. 61:1f],
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Joel
But what you see happening is simply [the fulfillment of] what was predicted by the prophet Joel [2:28ff],
Prophets » FALSE » Denunciations against
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Iddo
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Jeduthun
Prophets » Examples of » Zechariah
Prophets » Persecutions of
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Shemaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » moses
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Obed
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hanani
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Oded
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » moses
Prophets » Were required » Not to speak anything but what they received from God
Prophets » Were mighty through faith
And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I were to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and [all] the prophets, who, by [having] faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced what was right, and obtained what was promised [by God]. They shut the mouths of lions, they put out raging fires, and they escaped being killed by swords. They were strengthened when weak, became mighty in battle, and defeated foreign armies. read more.
Women received their dead [loved ones] back to life. Others were tortured but refused to be rescued, so they could obtain a better resurrection. And [still] others experienced mockings and floggings, and were even chained up and put in prison. They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were executed by the sword. They traveled around in sheepskin and goatskin clothing; they were destitute, afflicted and mistreated. (The world did not deserve such people). They wandered in deserts and mountains, [living] in caves and [even] holes in the ground. And all of these people were commended [by God] for their faith, yet did not receive [all of] what was promised to them, because God had planned to give us something better [than they got], so that they would not be complete without us. [Note: The idea here is that these faithful people of Old Testament times did not receive the fullest of blessings until Christ came to make them available to both them and us together].
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Noah
Prophets » Were required » To be vigilant and faithful
Prophets » Sometimes thought it right to reject presents
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Hananiah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micaiah the son of imlah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zadok
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » John
[This is the record of] the revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave [Him] to show to His servants. [It contains] the things which were soon to happen, and Christ sent His angel [i.e., messenger] to inform His servant, [the apostle] John, [about them].
Prophets » The servants of God
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zechariah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Ahijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Joshua
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elijah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Elisha
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » samuel
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Daniel
"Therefore, when you see that disgusting thing which causes total destruction [i.e., the Roman armies. See Luke 21:20], which Daniel the prophet spoke about [Dan. 9:27; 11:31; 12:11], standing in the sacred place [i.e., Jerusalem and especially the Temple area], (let the reader understand [what is meant by this]),
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » David
[This was] so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, when he said [Psa. 78:2], "I will open my mouth [to speak] with parables. I will say things that have been hidden from the beginning of time."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Eldad
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Medad
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Gad
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet sent to eli
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zephaniah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elisha
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Huldah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Peter
But just as there were false prophets among the people before, there will also be false teachers among you [Christians]. They will privately teach harmful doctrines that destroy people [spiritually], by even denying [that Jesus is] the Master, [and thereby] destroying themselves quickly. And many people will follow their unrestrained, indecent conduct, which will result in the true way [of God] being spoken against.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » samuel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Paul
Now the Holy Spirit specifically says that in later times [Note: "Later times" in the New Testament usually refers to the period following the first coming of Christ and the establishment of the church], some people will fall away from the faith [i.e., the true teaching of Christianity]. They will pay attention to deceitful spirits [i.e., lying people] and the teaching of evil spirits.
Prophets » Predictions of » Proclaimed in the cities and streets
Prophets » Were required » To declare everything that the lord commanded
Prophets » Examples of » The seventy elders
Prophets » Examples of » David
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jeremiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Micaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Abraham
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Isaiah
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Nathan
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » balaam
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Jehu
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Habakkuk
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Elijah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » miriam
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet of judah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » jacob
Prophets » Predictions of » Frequently proclaimed at the gate of the lord's house
Prophets » Predictions of » Written on tables and fixed up in some public place
Prophets » Were required » To receive with attention all God's communications
Prophets » Were called » Holy men of God
For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.
Prophets » Were called » Seers
Prophets » Were called » Men of God
Prophets » The watchmen of israel
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Ezekiel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Ezekiel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Malachi
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Obadiah
Prophets » God communicated to » At various time and in divers ways
In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,
Prophets » The interpreters of dreams, &c
Prophets » Simple in their manner of life
Now John dressed in clothing made of camel's hair and he wore a leather belt around his waist; he ate grasshoppers and wild honey [i.e., for his regular diet].
Prophets » Were esteemed as holy men
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Aaron
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Agabus
As we waited there for a number of days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Prophet sent to israel
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Deborah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Aaron
Prophets » Counselors to kings
Prophets » Great patience of, under suffering
Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » John the baptist
And I tell you, among [all] those born of women, there is no one greater than John [the Immerser], yet the least significant person in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
Prophets » Names of persons spoken of as » Zacharias
Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Zacharias the father of john
Then his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Hosea
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Micah
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Nahum
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Anna
And there was a woman prophet named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher [i.e., she was a descendant of one of Jacob's son]. (She was very old, having lived with her husband for [only] seven years after being married,
Prophets » Mentioned in scripture » Daughters of philip
This man had four virgin [i.e., unmarried] daughters, who were female prophets [i.e., they spoke by inspiration].
Prophets » FALSE » Warnings to
Prophets » Women sometimes endowed as
Prophets » God communicated to » His secret things
Prophets » Were called » Prophets of God
Prophets » Assisted the jews in their great national undertakings
Prophets » FALSE » Instances of » Noadiah
Prophets » Commands
Prophets » Voice
Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
[This was] so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, when he said [Psa. 78:2], "I will open my mouth [to speak] with parables. I will say things that have been hidden from the beginning of time."
who must be received into heaven until [God's appointed] times when everything will be restored [to its intended purpose]. God had spoken about this through the proclamations of His holy prophets of long ago.
(as He spoke through the message of the holy prophets of long ago).
to remember the words spoken to you in the past by the holy prophets, and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles.
The second coming of Christ » Foretold by » Prophets
And it was also prophesied about [these] people by Enoch, the seventh [descendant] of Adam [Gen. 5:18-24], who said, "Look, the Lord came with thousands upon thousands [Note: The Greek uses the plural form of "myriad," which means 10,000] of His holy ones [i.e., angels],
Topics on Prophets
Believing Prophets
John 5:46For if you believed Moses' [writings], you would [also] believe in me, for he wrote about me. [See Deut. 18:15-19].
False Apostles, Prophets And Teachers
Matthew 7:15-16"Look out for deceiving prophets, who approach you wearing sheep's clothing, but who are [actually] starving wolves in their hearts.
False Prophets
Matthew 7:15-16"Look out for deceiving prophets, who approach you wearing sheep's clothing, but who are [actually] starving wolves in their hearts.
False Prophets, Examples Of
Revelation 2:20But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman [named] Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. She teaches and deceives my servants into [practicing] sexual immorality and into eating things sacrificed to idols.
God Sending Prophets
Acts 7:34I have surely seen the mistreatment of my people there in Egypt and I have heard their groaning and I have determined to rescue them. Now [get ready], I will send you to Egypt [to lead out in their rescue].'
God Sends Prophets
Luke 11:49Therefore, the wisdom of God said, [Note: Is this a reference to Jesus? See I Cor. 1:30 and Matt. 23:34-36], 'I will send prophets and apostles to them [i.e., the Jewish people] and they will kill and persecute some of them,
God Spoke By The Prophets
Hebrews 1:1In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,
Individual Prophets
Luke 4:25But it is true when I tell you, [while] there were many widows [living] in Israel during the time of Elijah, when it did not rain for three and a half years, causing a great famine over the entire land,
Killing Prophets
Romans 11:3[I Kings 19:10], "Lord, they [i.e., the Israelites] have killed your prophets and have destroyed your altars; I am the only one left and they are trying to kill me, too."
Named Prophets Of The Lord
Acts 21:10As we waited there for a number of days, a certain prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.
Prophets Killed
Luke 11:48So, [by doing this] you are witnesses [against yourselves] that you approve of the deeds of your forefathers, for they killed the prophets and you build grave monuments to them.
Prophets Of Other Gods
Titus 1:12Even one of their own prophets said, "The people of Crete are always liars, vicious beasts and lazy gluttons."
Prophets Suffering
James 5:10Brothers, take the [Old Testament] prophets, who spoke in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, as your examples of suffering and patience.
Prophets, Lives Of
Hebrews 11:32-38And what more shall I say? For time would fail me if I were to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and [all] the prophets,
Prophets, Role Of
Matthew 2:15They stayed there until Herod died, so that what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying [Hosea 11:1], "I [i.e., God] called my Son out of Egypt."
Revelation Through Prophets
Hebrews 1:1In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways,
Sons Of The Prophets
Acts 3:25You people are descendants of these prophets and [recipients] of the Agreement God made with your forefathers when He said to Abraham [Gen. 12:3], 'And through your seed [i.e., your descendant Jesus] all the people of the earth will receive the blessings [of God].'
Unnamed Prophets Of The Lord
Matthew 16:14They replied, "Some say you are John the Immerser; some [the prophet] Elijah; and others [the prophet] Jeremiah, or one of the [other] prophets [come back to life]."
Written In The Prophets
Matthew 2:5They replied to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for this is what was written by the prophet [Micah 5:2],
