"And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets." — 1 Corinthians 14:32

1 Corinthians 14:32 · KJV

“And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.”

— 1 Corinthians 14:32

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

For God is not {the author} of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. {confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness}

1 Corinthians 14 — Context

If {any thing} be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

For God is not {the author} of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. {confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness}

Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but {they are commanded} to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Cross References

1 John 4:1

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

Acts 4:19-20

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.

Job 32:8-11

But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

1 Corinthians 14:29-30

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

Jeremiah 20:9

Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But {his word} was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not {stay}.

2 Kings 2:3

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.

1 Samuel 19:19-24

And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David {is} at Naioth in Ramah.

2 Kings 2:5

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.