CHAPTER 14. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40, 1 Corinthians 14:32-33. 34 Let [] your women keep silent in the churches, for they are not permitted to speak; but they are to be submissive, as the law also says. Prophecy Greater than Tongues. The wisdom that wordly men esteem, is foolishness with God. 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. The illness or death of Christians is not usually the result of God’s judgement against them.However, it can be so sometimes, as Paul has just explained (11:29-30). 30 If any thing be reueiled to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. “What is it, then,” you will say, “that is subjected to examination?”’ I answer — If any one were furnished with a full revelation, that man would undoubtedly, along with his gift, be above all scrutiny. Swoln with the afflatus, whilst in holy screams Nay more, where, after full examination, nothing is found that is worthy of reproof, there will still be something, that stands in need of polishing. Although Paul only mentioned prophets in this verse, those who had other gifts also had full control over their abilities (compare verse27 where Paul said tongue speakers could speak "in turn." This information included "edification," "exhortation," and "consolation" (14:3). He isn"t bowled over by the storm of inspiration." And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom declaring to you the testimony of God. 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication 4 will rise with healing wings, 5 and you will skip about 6 like calves released from the stall. 1 Corinthians 14:32, KJV: "And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets." Syntax of the Moods and Tenses in the N.T. (Con), "Nor can this "keeping silence" be a problem for the prophet, because he is in control of his spirit. 2 Those who speak in strange tongues do not speak to others but to God, because no one understands them. Set your hearts on spiritual gifts, especially the gift of proclaiming God's message. 1 Corinthiens 14:32 Les esprits des prophètes sont soumis aux prophètes; Colossiens 2:2 afin qu'ils aient le coeur rempli de consolation, qu'ils soient unis dans la charité, et enrichis d'une pleine intelligence pour connaître le mystère de Dieu, savoir Christ, 1 Thessaloniciens 5:20 Ne méprisez pas les prophéties. Keith Simons. 1 Corinthians 14:32. Spiritual Resources Available (1 Corinthians 1:4–9) The Need for a Common Vision (1 Corinthians 1:10–17) Status in Church and at Work: Friends in Low Places (1 Corinthians 1:18–31) It Takes All Sorts (1 Corinthians 3:1–9) Do Good Work (1 Corinthians 3:10–17) Christian Leadership as Service (1 Corinthians 4:1–4) The Spirit wouldn't let me stop." In this sense every man, whether the subject of divine influence or not, has a spirit. 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. But this is contrary to the use of the word in the context; and moreover it is inconsistent with the sense assigned to the word by the advocates of this interpretation. George E. Ladd, A Theology of the New Testament, pp. We see a reprimand from Paul to these Corinthians. Watch our overview video on the book of 1 Corinthians, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 1 Corinthians 14:32 and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; "subject"-"Remember that a person who has a message from God has the power to stop himself and wait his turn." To subscribe at our regular subscription rate of $3.99/month, click the button below. The coming day will burn them up,” says the Lord who rules over all. (872) It is indeed true that God’s Prophets are not disordered in mind; but this has nothing to do with this passage of Paul’s writings. This is the 4th sermon in a short end of the year series on five elements that make up a Biblical Church. She unfolds the hidden mysteries of fate.”. 1 Corinthians 14:32. and (bear in mind that) the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets—not to other prophets (as unhappily is the view of Calvin, Beza, Estius, and one or two recent critics),—else how could the apostle have said, “let the first keep silence”? For neither are the riches of God exhausted, nor is his benignity lessened; but we are neither deserving of his bounty, nor capable of receiving his liberality. Does this phraseology support the idea that these tongues are not human … 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For it means, as I have already stated, that no one is exempted from the scrutiny of others, but that all must be listened to, with this understanding, that their doctrine is, nevertheless, to be subjected to examination. I cannot stop speaking in tongues or stop prophesying because the Holy Spirit is at work in my life." “But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.” This is a statement by Paul that fits perfectly into many themes that Jesus promoted. 1 Corinthians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. One proof of the Holy Spirit’s gift, is the ability to control it. As to the passing of judgment, however, there is no doubt, that it ought to be regulated by the word and Spirit of God — that nothing may be approved of, but what is discovered to be from God — that nothing may be found fault with but in accordance with his word — in fine, that God alone may preside in this judgment, and that men may be merely his heralds. 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 14:14, 1 Corinthians 14:15) for the divine influence under which the prophets spoke. Denomination: Assembly Of God. 33 For God is not the authour of confusion, but of peace, as in all Churches of the Saints. 1 Corinthians 14:31 For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 1 Corinthians 14:32. Comme dans toutes les Eglises des saints,… for the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets [the prophecy is under the speaker’s control, and he can stop speaking]; 32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. "And the spirits of the prophets" - i:e., their spirits-acted on by the Holy Spirit, are not so hurried away as to cease to be under their own control: they can, if they will, hear others, and not demand that they alone should be heard. 1 Corinthians 14:32. 1 * Pursue love, but strive eagerly for the spiritual gifts, above all that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:32 ... 1 Corinthians 14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. “But when the headstrong god, not yet appeased, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament, Greek Testament Critical Exegetical Commentary, Heinrich Meyer's Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament, Johann Albrecht Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture, Justin Edwards' Family Bible New Testament, William Godbey's Commentary on the New Testament, Schaff's Popular Commentary on the New Testament, Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Unabridged, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Hodge's Commentary on Romans, Ephesians and First Corintians, Living By Faith: Commentary on Romans & 1st Corinthians. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your subscription. If we may be permitted to expand and paraphrase the apostle’s admonition, this would be the sense of it. This means, then, that the, —Additional to the above ability of self-control, is the fact that the human, are not, from their inspiration, irrepressible and disorderly, but are. The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets, i.e. EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). as Meyer well asks,—but ‘subject to their own control.’ The statement is thus in glorious contrast with demoniacal impulses, under no control of consciousness and rational will (such cases, for example, as Acts 16:16-18; Acts 19:13-16), and with all wild, incontrollable ravings. 1 Corinthians 11:31-32. Many responses have presented 1 Corinthians … Our Creator does all things in an organized manner and completes all His works in exquisite splendor. 1 Fee gives the textual evidence as follows: “Most MSS (including P 46 A B K Ψ 0243 33 81 1739 Maj) include these verses here [after v. 33]; they are found after v. 40 in D F G 88* a b d f g Ambrosiaster Sedulius-Scotus, thus the entire Western tradition” (The First Epistle to the Corinthians [NICNT] 699, n. 1). replies: “(for) also the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets”; this Divine gift is put under the control and responsibility of the possessor’s will, that it may be exercised with discretion and brotherly love, for its appointed ends. 34 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. What the apostle says and wishes to prove is, that one can yield to the other. Question: "How does bad company corrupt good character (1 Corinthians 15:33)?" Spiritual Gifts. spirits = spiritual gifts, as in 1 Corinthians 14:12. subject to. Et rabie fera corda tument: majorque videri, under the control of their possessors. 1 Corinthians 5:6. and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets; AMP. Being A Biblical Church (Part Four) Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 20, 2019 | 1,086 views. The spirits of the prophets. Once my ability begins to operate, I lose all control. i.e. The one speaking could stop when he pleased; and the one who received a revelation could wait as long as he pleased. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. This idea is not suited to the context. An unruly prophet is therefore no genuine prophet; he lacks one of the necessary marks of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling (see 1 Corinthians 14:33; 1 Corinthians 14:37). Go To 1 Corinthians Index. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17. “Non comtaee mansere comae; sed pectus anhelum, 1 Corinthians 14:32, ESV: "and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets." under their control. 1 Corinthians 14:32. The evident meaning of this is, that they were able to control their inclination to speak; they were not under a necessity of speaking, even though they might be inspired. In 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, Paul gives some ordinances, customs, or signs of authority to women concerning their hair. Many commentators, however, understand the apostle to say, that the spirits of the prophets are subject to one another, i.e. 383-385) 2. this may relate to the baby believers of 3:1-4 which Paul … In the same way, God will cause us to live again after our deaths. “It 3 will not leave even a root or branch. God is even greater than death (1 Corinthians … Many people saw that Jesus was alive again (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). This means, then, that the speakers can be directed by those who judge. 33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. According to another interpretation the spirits of the prophets means their own spirits (or minds), considered as the organs of the Holy Spirit. The word translated subject (hupotasso) is a present tense verb and this is one more proof that the Holy Spirit never overpowered Christians (supernatural gifts were always subject to those who had received them). Here is the verse in question: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not. So we might think that he continues that description here.