1 THESSALONIANS 5:20 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Despise not prophesyings.”
Do not despise prophecies — prophetic speech (propheteía) is a Spirit-given gift; contempt for prophecy (exoutheneo) cuts the community off from divine revelation and guidance. The community must remain open to the Spirit's speech through appointed vessels.
Church Fathers on 1 Thessalonians 5:20
A thick mist, a darkness and cloud is spread over all the earth. And, showing this, the Apostle said, “For we were once darkness.” Ephesians 5:8 And again, “You, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” Since therefore there is, so to speak, a moonless night, and we walk in that night, God has given us a bright lamp, having kindled in our souls the grace of the Holy Spirit. But some who have received this light have rendered it more bright…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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