Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. New Living Translation Let two or three people prophesy, and let the others evaluate what is said. English Standard Version Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. Berean Standard Bible Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. Berean Literal Bible And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others discern. King James Bible Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. New King James Version Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge. New American Standard Bible Have two or three prophets speak, and have the others pass judgment. NASB 1995 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. NASB 1977 And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. Legacy Standard Bible And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. Amplified Bible Let two or three prophets speak [as inspired by the Holy Spirit], while the rest pay attention and weigh carefully what is said. Christian Standard Bible Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. Holman Christian Standard Bible Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should evaluate. American Standard Version And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern. Contemporary English Version Two or three persons may prophesy, and everyone else must listen carefully. English Revised Version And let the prophets speak by two or three, and let the others discern. GOD'S WORD® Translation Two or three people should speak what God has revealed. Everyone else should decide whether what each person said is right or wrong. Good News Translation Two or three who are given God's message should speak, while the others are to judge what they say. International Standard Version Two or three prophets should speak, and others should weigh carefully what is said. Majority Standard Bible Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. NET Bible Two or three prophets should speak and the others should evaluate what is said. New Heart English Bible Let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern. Webster's Bible Translation Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the others judge. Weymouth New Testament But if there are Prophets, let two or three speak and let the rest judge. World English Bible Let two or three of the prophets speak, and let the others discern. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd prophets—let two or three speak, and let the others discern, Berean Literal Bible And let two or three prophets speak, and let the others discern. Young's Literal Translation And prophets -- let two or three speak, and let the others discern, Smith's Literal Translation And let the prophets speak two or three, and let others decide. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd let the prophets speak, two or three; and let the rest judge. Catholic Public Domain Version And let the prophets speak, two or three, and let the others discern. New American Bible Two or three prophets should speak, and the others discern. New Revised Standard Version Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLet the prophets speak two or three in turn, and let the others discern what is said. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But let two or three Prophets speak and the others discern. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentLet two or three prophets speak, and let the others judge: Godbey New Testament But let two or three prophets speak, and let the others give audience; Haweis New Testament Let the prophets two or three speak, and let the others judge. Mace New Testament of the prophets let but two or three speak by turns, and let the others deliberate. Weymouth New Testament But if there are Prophets, let two or three speak and let the rest judge. Worrell New Testament And let the prophets, two or three, speak, and the others judge. Worsley New Testament And let but two or three of the prophets speak, and the others judge. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…28But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God. 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.… Cross References 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 Do not treat prophecies with contempt, / but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 2:15 The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. 1 Corinthians 14:32 The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. 1 Corinthians 14:37 If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. 1 Corinthians 14:40 But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner. 1 Corinthians 13:2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. Romans 12:6 We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; 1 Timothy 4:14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders. 1 Timothy 5:19 Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Matthew 7:15-16 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Deuteronomy 18:21-22 You may ask in your heart, “How can we recognize a message that the LORD has not spoken?” / When a prophet speaks in the name of the LORD and the message does not come to pass or come true, that is a message the LORD has not spoken. The prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him. Jeremiah 23:28-29 Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. / “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?” Treasury of Scripture Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. the prophets. 1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-21 Quench not the Spirit… the other. Jump to Previous Carefully Discern Judge Judges Judgment Others Prophets Rest Speak Three Weigh WordsJump to Next Carefully Discern Judge Judges Judgment Others Prophets Rest Speak Three Weigh Words1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. Two or three prophets should speak In the early church, the gift of prophecy was highly valued as a means of edification, exhortation, and comfort to the believers (1 Corinthians 14:3). The instruction for "two or three prophets" to speak reflects a structured and orderly approach to worship, ensuring that the congregation is not overwhelmed and that each message can be properly received and understood. This mirrors the practice in Jewish synagogues where multiple teachers might expound on the Scriptures. The limitation to "two or three" also suggests a balance between allowing the Spirit to move and maintaining order, as God is not a God of confusion but of peace (1 Corinthians 14:33). and the others should weigh carefully what is said Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth with instructions on orderly worship and the use of spiritual gifts. 2. Prophets Individuals in the early church who were given the gift of prophecy, which involved speaking messages from God to the congregation. 3. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece where the church was dealing with issues of disorder and confusion in worship services. 4. Early Church The community of believers in the first century who were navigating the use of spiritual gifts and establishing church practices. 5. Corinthian Church The specific audience of Paul's letter, known for its diversity and challenges in maintaining order during worship. Teaching Points Order in WorshipEmphasize the importance of maintaining order during worship services to ensure that all things are done for edification and not confusion. Discernment in Prophecy Encourage believers to develop discernment and wisdom in evaluating prophetic messages, ensuring they align with Scripture and sound doctrine. Role of Community Highlight the role of the church community in collectively discerning and weighing prophetic words, fostering accountability and unity. Spiritual Gifts and Responsibility Teach that spiritual gifts, including prophecy, come with the responsibility to use them in a way that benefits the entire church body. Encouragement of Prophetic Ministry While maintaining order, encourage the exercise of prophetic gifts as a means of edification, exhortation, and comfort to the church.(29) Let the prophets speak.--Here follows the application, to those who had the gift of prophecy, of the general principle, Let all be done to edification. Only two or three prophets are to speak in each assembly on each occasion; the others (not "other," as in English version) who had the gift are to sit by silent and judging, i.e., determining whether the utterances were from the Spirit of God. (See 1Corinthians 12:3, and 1John 4:1-3.) If, however, while one prophet was standing speaking there came a sudden revelation of truth to some other prophet who was sitting by, the speaker would pause, and the other prophet give utterance to the inspiration which had come to him. The suddenness of the revelation would show that it was a truth needed there and then, and so should find utterance without delay.Verse 29. - Two or three. If more than two or three preached, the congregation would get weary. Let the other judge; rather, let the rest discriminate the value of what is said. "Prophesyings" are not to be despised, but we are only to hold fast what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:20, 21), and we are "to try the spirits" (1 John 4:1). St. Paul is not encouraging the Corinthians to the consoriousness of conceited and incompetent criticism, but only putting them on their guard against implicit acceptance of all they hear; which was a very necessary caution at a place where so many teachers sprang up. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Twoδύο (dyo) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. three τρεῖς (treis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5140: Three. Or neuter tria a primary number; 'three'. prophets Προφῆται (Prophētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. should speak, λαλείτωσαν (laleitōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. others ἄλλοι (alloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different. should weigh carefully [what is said]. διακρινέτωσαν (diakrinetōsan) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. Links 1 Corinthians 14:29 NIV1 Corinthians 14:29 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:29 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:29 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:29 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:29 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:29 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:29 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:29 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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