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The Test of True Spirituality
Commentators explain that Paul establishes a clear test for those claiming spiritual gifts. The true sign of being a prophet or spiritually mature is not the public display of a gift, but the humility to recognize and obey the apostle's instructions. A genuine work of the Spirit will always align with authoritative teaching that promotes order and peace.
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1 Corinthians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
18th Century
Theologian
If any man think himself to be a prophet. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 14:1).
If any man claims to be divinely endowed.…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
The commandment of the Lord (Κυριου εντολη). The prophet or the one with the gift of tongues or the disturbing woman would be quic…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
19th Century
Bishop
If any man think himself . . .—The best evidence of the possession of these gifts would be that their conduct was the very opposite of wha…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
Paul now steps delicately. He had given strict commands but wants to soften their impact. He asks for those who have the gift of prophecy and are s…
John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
16th Century
Theologian
If any one thinks himself. Mark here the judgment, which he had previously assigned to the Prophets—that they should receive what they rec…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 14:37
17th Century
Pastor
If any man think himself to be a prophet
Or "seems to be a prophet", and is really one; for the apostle does not so …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 14:34–40
17th Century
Minister
When the apostle exhorts Christian women to seek information on religious subjects from their husbands at home, it shows that believing families sh…