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id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Remember that people who prophesy are in control of their spirit and can take turns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets [the prophecy is under the speaker’s control, and he can stop speaking];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the prophets’ spirits are subject to the prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the prophets&#8217 spirits are under the control of the prophets, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />A prophet should be willing to stop and let someone else speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />People who speak what God has revealed must control themselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The gift of proclaiming God's message should be under the speaker's control, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the spirits of Prophets yield submission to Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the spiritual gift of prophets are subject to prophets,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And <i>the</i> spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the spiritual gift of prophets to prophets are subject,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subjected to the prophets.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the spirits of prophets are under the prophets’ control,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For the spirit of the Prophet is subject to the Prophet,<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Truly the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the prophetic gifts are to be subservient to the prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and the spirits of Prophets yield submission to Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And spirits of prophets are subject to prophets;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3173" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Orderly Worship</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: pneumata (N-NNP) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">The spirits</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">of prophets</a> <a href="/greek/5293.htm" title="5293: hypotassetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.">are subject</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētais (N-DMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">to prophets.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">33</span>For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:19-21</a></span><br />Do not extinguish the Spirit. / Do not treat prophecies with contempt, / but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29</a></span><br />Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a></span><br />But everything must be done in a proper and orderly manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-15.htm">1 Corinthians 2:15</a></span><br />The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">1 Corinthians 14:37</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a></span><br />It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">1 Corinthians 14:26</a></span><br />What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a></span><br />For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-39.htm">1 Corinthians 14:39</a></span><br />So, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-9.htm">1 Corinthians 13:9-10</a></span><br />For we know in part and we prophesy in part, / but when the perfect comes, the partial passes away.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">1 Corinthians 14:1</a></span><br />Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">1 Corinthians 14:5</a></span><br />I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-9.htm">1 Corinthians 14:9</a></span><br />So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29,30</a></b></br> Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/10-10.htm">1 Samuel 10:10-13</a></b></br> And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/19-19.htm">1 Samuel 19:19-24</a></b></br> And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David <i>is</i> at Naioth in Ramah… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">Control</a> <a href="/romans/14-15.htm">Controlled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-28.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-1.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">Submission</a> <a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/galatians/4-2.htm">Control</a> <a href="/james/3-8.htm">Controlled</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-3.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-39.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/5-3.htm">Spirits</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-37.htm">Spiritual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Subject</a> <a href="/galatians/2-5.htm">Submission</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-10.htm">Yield</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The spirits of prophets</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a prophet. In the early church, prophets were individuals who received divine revelations and communicated them to the congregation. The "spirits" here refer to the spiritual gifts or revelations given to these prophets. The Holy Spirit empowers believers, but they are expected to exercise self-control and discernment. This aligns with the fruit of the Spirit, which includes self-control (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a>). The phrase underscores the idea that spiritual gifts are not chaotic or uncontrollable but are meant to edify the church in an orderly manner.<p><b>are subject to prophets.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the responsibility and accountability of prophets. The gifts and revelations they receive are not meant to override their will or judgment. Instead, prophets are to exercise discernment and control over how and when they share their messages. This principle ensures that the use of spiritual gifts contributes to the orderly worship and edification of the church, as emphasized in <a href="/1_corinthians/14-40.htm">1 Corinthians 14:40</a>, which calls for all things to be done decently and in order. This also reflects the broader biblical principle of accountability, as seen in <a href="/james/3.htm">James 3:1</a>, where teachers are reminded of their greater responsibility. The phrase suggests that prophets must be mature and wise, ensuring that their messages align with the truth of Scripture and the character of God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of 1 Corinthians, addressing the church in Corinth to provide guidance on spiritual gifts and orderly worship.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its diverse population and cultural influences, which affected the church's practices.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/prophets.htm">Prophets</a></b><br>Individuals in the early church who were given the gift of prophecy, which involved speaking messages from God to the people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinthian_church.htm">Corinthian Church</a></b><br>The recipients of Paul's letter, struggling with issues of disorder and confusion in their worship services.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_gifts.htm">Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Special abilities given by the Holy Spirit to believers for the edification of the church, including prophecy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/self-control_in_spiritual_gifts.htm">Self-Control in Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>The phrase "subject to prophets" indicates that those with the gift of prophecy have control over their gift. This teaches us that spiritual gifts should be exercised with self-discipline and order.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/order_in_worship.htm">Order in Worship</a></b><br>Paul emphasizes that God is not a God of confusion but of peace. This principle should guide our worship services, ensuring they are conducted in an orderly and edifying manner.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_and_accountability.htm">Discernment and Accountability</a></b><br>Prophets are accountable to one another, suggesting a communal responsibility in discerning and validating prophetic messages. This encourages a culture of mutual accountability in the church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/edification_of_the_church.htm">Edification of the Church</a></b><br>The ultimate goal of prophecy and other spiritual gifts is the edification of the church. Believers should focus on using their gifts to build up the body of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/testing_and_validation.htm">Testing and Validation</a></b><br>Believers are encouraged to test prophetic messages against Scripture and the character of God, ensuring they align with biblical truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 14</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_prophetic_worship.htm">What defines prophetic worship in religious practices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_wms_church_of_god.htm">What is the World Mission Society Church of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_fully_live_christ's_teachings.htm">How can we live fully in Christ's teachings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_male_in_numbers_23_19.htm">Is God a man according to Numbers 23:19?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">The spirits of the prophets . . .</span>--They might have said it was impossible to carry out St. Paul's instructions; that the rushing Spirit of God overcame them--shook them, so that they could not control themselves. To this St. Paul replies (<a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm" title="For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.">1Corinthians 14:31</a>; see above) that it is not so; that they <span class= "ital">can</span> prophesy one by one; that the spirits of the prophets are under the control of the prophets.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.</span> Into this golden aphorism St. Paul compresses the whole force of his reasoning. The articles are better omitted: "Spirits of prophets are under the control of prophets." Mantic inspirations, the violent possession which threw sibyls and priestesses into contortions - the foaming lip and streaming hair and glazed or glaring eye - have no place in the self-controlling dignity of Christian inspiration. Even <span class="accented">Jewish</span> prophets, in the paroxysm of emotion, might lie naked on the ground and rave (<a href="/1_samuel/19-24.htm">1 Samuel 19:24</a>); but the genuine inspiration in Christian ages never obliterates the self consciousness or overpowers the reason; It abhors the hysteria and simulation and frenzy which have sometimes disgraced revivalism and filled lunatic asylums. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[The] spirits</span><br /><span class="grk">πνεύματα</span> <span class="translit">(pneumata)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, spirit. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">of prophets</span><br /><span class="grk">προφητῶν</span> <span class="translit">(prophētōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are subject</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑποτάσσεται</span> <span class="translit">(hypotassetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5293.htm">Strong's 5293: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hupo and tasso; to subordinate; reflexively, to obey.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to prophets.</span><br /><span class="grk">προφήταις</span> <span class="translit">(prophētais)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">1 Corinthians 14:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:32 The spirits of the prophets are subject (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:31"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:31" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:33"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:33" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>