32And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. …
And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he said, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David is at Naioth in Ramah. …
And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 26-33)In this passage the apostle reproves them for their disorder, and endeavours to correct and regulate their conduct for the future. I. He blames them for the confusion they introduced into the assembly, by ostentation of their gifts (1 Cor. 14:26): When you come together every one hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue , etc.; that is, “You are apt to confound the several parts of worship; an…
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