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1 Corinthians 14:29–30

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Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
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From verse 29

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:10Rank 1 from verse 29
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    10To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:

  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21Rank 2 from verse 29
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    19Quench not the Spirit.

    20Despise not prophesyings.

    21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

  3. 1 John 4:1–3Rank 3 from verse 29
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    1BELOVED, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.

    2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

    3And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

  4. 1 Corinthians 14:39Rank 4 from verse 29
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    39Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

From verse 30

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:19–20Rank 1 from verse 30
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    19Quench not the Spirit.

    20Despise not prophesyings.

  2. Job 32:11Rank 2 from verse 30
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    11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

  3. Job 33:31–33Rank 3 from verse 30
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    31Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

    32If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

    33If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom.

  4. 1 Corinthians 14:26Rank 4 from verse 30
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    26How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.

  5. 1 Corinthians 14:6Rank 5 from verse 30
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    6Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?

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1 Corinthians 14:29

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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judge

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Sense 1: A person or authority who hears, discerns, decides, governs, vindicates, condemns, or administers justice. Sense 2: To examine, distinguish, determine, form a verdict, rule, govern, condemn, punish, vindicate, or call to account.

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1 Corinthians 14:30

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revealed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of reveal, meaning to uncover, disclose, show, or make known what was hidden or unknown.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

another

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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hold

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Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent. Sense 8: As a noun, a grasp or attachment; a place of confinement, refuge, security, or fortification.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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28But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.

29Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

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30If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

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31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

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