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If any man thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him recognize the things which I write to you, that they are the commandment of the Lord.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
If any man think himself to be a prophet. (See Barnes on 1 Corinthians 14:1).
If any man claims to be divinely endowed.…
The commandment of the Lord (Κυριου εντολη). The prophet or the one with the gift of tongues or the disturbing woman would be quic…
19th Century
Anglican
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
If any one thinks himself. Mark here the judgment, which he had previously assigned to the Prophets—that they should receive what they rec…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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 …
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When the apostle exhorts Christian women to seek information on religious subjects from their husbands at home, it shows that believing families sh…
13th Century
Catholic
Here the Apostle mentions the people to whom the use of prophecy is forbidden. He does two things in this regard: first, he shows to whom the use o…
