1 Corinthians 14:29 — Community Reflections

1 CORINTHIANS 14:29 — KING JAMES VERSION 1

“Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.”

Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said — prophecy is also limited (2-3) and subject to discernment (diakrinó: to distinguish, judge). Not all prophetic utterance is automatically from the Spirit; the community must test it. Prophecy carries authority but not immunity from scrutiny.

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Yuki TanakaNote1mo ago

Testing Prophecy

Paul instructs: 'Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.' Prophecy requires testing. Authority requires accountability. I grew up in a charismatic chur...