Thematic Bible: Prophecy and prophets
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Prophecy and prophets » How to spot a true prophet and a false prophet
Prophecy and prophets » Where a prophet does not have honor
And they took offence at him. But Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor, except in his own country, and in his own house.
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And he said, Truly do I say to you, No prophet is acceptable in his own country.
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For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country.
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And Jesus said to them, A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, and among his own kindred, and in his own house.
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Prophecy and prophets » Who shall prophesy
"It shall be in the last days, saith God, that I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters will prophesy, and your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams; and even on my servants, and on my handmaids, I will pour out of my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
Prophecy and prophets » The reward for prophesying
But if all prophesy, and there come in one that is an unbeliever, or unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is searched through by all, the secrets of his heart become manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is indeed within you.
Prophecy and prophets » Prophesying vs. Tongues
Strive to possess love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but especially that of prophesying. For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not to men, but to God; for no one heareth; but in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries; but he that prophesieth speaketh to men edification, and exhortation, and comfort. read more.
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification. But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by teaching? And even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, if they make no distinction in the sounds, how shall that be known which is piped or harped? For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for the battle? So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall that be known which is spoken? For ye will be speaking into the air. There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and not one is without meaning. If then I know not the meaning of the language, I shall be to him that speaketh a foreigner, and he that speaketh a foreigner to me. So also ye, since ye are eager to possess spiritual gifts, be earnest to abound in them to the edification of the church. Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. How stands it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. Else, if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, since he understandeth not what thou art saying? For thou indeed givest thanks well; but the other is not edified. I thank God, I speak in an [unknown] tongue more than ye all; yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might also instruct others, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue. Brethren, do not become children in understanding; yet in malice be children, but in understanding be men. In the Law it is written: "With men of other tongues and with other lips will I speak to this people, and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord." Wherefore the tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for believers. If therefore the whole church be assembled in one place, and all be speaking with tongues, and there come in those who are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? But if all prophesy, and there come in one that is an unbeliever, or unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is searched through by all, the secrets of his heart become manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is indeed within you. How is it then, brethren? When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a lesson of instruction, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation; let all things be done for edification. If any one speak in an [unknown] tongue, let it be by two, or, at the most, by three, and in turn; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. And of the prophets let two or three speak, and let the others judge; if anything be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first speaker be silent. For one by one ye can all prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted. And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted them to speak, but they are to be in subjection, as also saith the Law. And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church. What! Did the word of God come forth from you? Or did it come to you alone? If any one thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him know surely that the directions I am writing to you are the Lords; but if any one be ignorant, let him be ignorant! Wherefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues; but let all things be done becomingly, and in order.
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification. But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by teaching? And even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, if they make no distinction in the sounds, how shall that be known which is piped or harped? For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for the battle? So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall that be known which is spoken? For ye will be speaking into the air. There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and not one is without meaning. If then I know not the meaning of the language, I shall be to him that speaketh a foreigner, and he that speaketh a foreigner to me. So also ye, since ye are eager to possess spiritual gifts, be earnest to abound in them to the edification of the church. Wherefore let him that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an [unknown] tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. How stands it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also; I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. Else, if thou bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the place of the unlearned say the Amen at thy giving of thanks, since he understandeth not what thou art saying? For thou indeed givest thanks well; but the other is not edified. I thank God, I speak in an [unknown] tongue more than ye all; yet in the church I would rather speak five words with my understanding, that I might also instruct others, than ten thousand words in an [unknown] tongue. Brethren, do not become children in understanding; yet in malice be children, but in understanding be men. In the Law it is written: "With men of other tongues and with other lips will I speak to this people, and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord." Wherefore the tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for believers. If therefore the whole church be assembled in one place, and all be speaking with tongues, and there come in those who are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? But if all prophesy, and there come in one that is an unbeliever, or unlearned, he is convinced by all, he is searched through by all, the secrets of his heart become manifest; and so falling down on his face, he will worship God, and report that God is indeed within you. How is it then, brethren? When ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a lesson of instruction, hath a revelation, hath a tongue, hath an interpretation; let all things be done for edification. If any one speak in an [unknown] tongue, let it be by two, or, at the most, by three, and in turn; and let one interpret. But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. And of the prophets let two or three speak, and let the others judge; if anything be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first speaker be silent. For one by one ye can all prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted. And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the churches of the saints, let your women keep silence in the churches; for it is not permitted them to speak, but they are to be in subjection, as also saith the Law. And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is a shame for a woman to speak in the church. What! Did the word of God come forth from you? Or did it come to you alone? If any one thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him know surely that the directions I am writing to you are the Lords; but if any one be ignorant, let him be ignorant! Wherefore, brethren, desire earnestly to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues; but let all things be done becomingly, and in order.
Prophecy and prophets » Those that prophesy
Strive to possess love; and desire earnestly the spiritual gifts, but especially that of prophesying. For he that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue speaketh not to men, but to God; for no one heareth; but in the Spirit he speaketh mysteries; but he that prophesieth speaketh to men edification, and exhortation, and comfort. read more.
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification.
He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied; for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, unless he interpret, that the church may receive edification.
Prophecy and prophets » Those that add to or remove from the prophecies of the bible
I testify to every one that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any one shall add to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if any one shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written of in this book.
Prophecy and prophets » Who prophesying serves
and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord." Wherefore the tongues are for a sign, not to believers, but to unbelievers; but prophesying is not for unbelievers, but for believers.
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Prophecy and prophets » What prophet the lord knew face to face
Prophecy and prophets » Those that listen to false prophets
Prophecy and prophets » What prophets are for
And he gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministration, for the building up of the body of Christ; till we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a fullgrown man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; read more.
that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and borne about by every wind of teaching, through the dishonest tricks of men, and their cunning in the wily arts of error;
that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro and borne about by every wind of teaching, through the dishonest tricks of men, and their cunning in the wily arts of error;
Prophecy and prophets » What is the spirit of prophecy
And I fell at his feet to worship him; and he saith to me, See thou do it not; I am a fellowservant of thee, and of thy brethren who maintain the testimony to Jesus; worship God. For the testimony to Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.
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Prophecy and prophets » The prophecy of the scripture
And we have more sure the prophetic word, to which ye do well in taking heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the daystar arise in your hearts; knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture cometh from private interpretation. For prophecy never came by the will of man; but moved by the Holy Spirit, men spoke from God.
Prophecy and prophets » Who shall receive a prophet’s reward
He that receiveth a prophet because he is a prophet, will receive a prophets reward, and he that receiveth a righteous man because he is a righteous man, will receive a righteous mans reward.
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Prophecy and prophets » How to prophesy
For as in one body we have many members, and the members have not all the same office, so we, though many, form one body in Christ, and each of us is a member of it in common with the rest. Having then gifts which dither according to the grace which hath been bestowed upon us, if we have prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;