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The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,
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Spiritual Gifts are Controllable
Multiple commentators explain that this verse means a prophet's spiritual gift is under their own control. Unlike pagan ecstatic frenzies, the Holy Spirit does not override a person's free will. This self-control is what makes orderly worship possible, as prophets can wait their turn to speak rather than creating chaos.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the spirits of the prophets. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 14:1 for the meaning of the word "prophets".)
The evident…
The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets (πνευματα προφητων προφηταις υποτασσετα). A principle that some had forgot…
19th Century
Anglican
The spirits of the prophets . . .—They might have said it was impossible to carry out St. Paul’s instructions; that the r…
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(29–33a) As for regulating prophesying in church, only a limited number—not over three—should speak, lest so much be said as to cause confusion. Th…
16th Century
Protestant
And the spirits of the Prophets. This, too, is one of the reasons why it is necessary for them to take turns—because it will sometimes hap…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets . ] Meaning either that t…
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Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this aim: Let all be done to edifying. As for speaking in an unknown tongue, if someo…
13th Century
Catholic
Here the Apostle instructs them on how to behave regarding the use of the gift of tongues, and he does two things: first, he shows how they should …
