Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version If anyone thinks they are a prophet or otherwise gifted by the Spirit, let them acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command. New Living Translation If you claim to be a prophet or think you are spiritual, you should recognize that what I am saying is a command from the Lord himself. English Standard Version If anyone thinks that he is a prophet, or spiritual, he should acknowledge that the things I am writing to you are a command of the Lord. Berean Standard Bible If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. Berean Literal Bible If anyone considers himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things I write to you are the commands of the Lord. King James Bible If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. New King James Version If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. New American Standard Bible If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. NASB 1995 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. NASB 1977 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. Legacy Standard Bible If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. Amplified Bible If anyone thinks and claims that he is a prophet [a true spokesman for God] or spiritually astute [filled with and energized by the Holy Spirit], let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. Christian Standard Bible If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command. Holman Christian Standard Bible If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, he should recognize that what I write to you is the Lord’s command. American Standard Version If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord. Contemporary English Version If you think of yourself as a prophet or a spiritual person, you will know I am writing only what the Lord has commanded. English Revised Version If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him take knowledge of the things which I write unto you, that they are the commandment of the Lord. GOD'S WORD® Translation Whoever thinks that he speaks for God or that he is spiritually gifted must acknowledge that what I write to you is what the Lord commands. Good News Translation If anyone supposes he is God's messenger or has a spiritual gift, he must realize that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command. International Standard Version If anyone thinks he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he must acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord's command. Majority Standard Bible If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. NET Bible If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, he should acknowledge that what I write to you is the Lord's command. New Heart English Bible If anyone 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. Webster's Bible Translation If any man thinketh himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. Weymouth New Testament If any one deems himself to be a Prophet or a man with spiritual gifts, let him recognize as the Lord's command all that I am now writing to you. World English Bible 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf anyone thinks to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things that I write to you—that they are commands of the LORD; Berean Literal Bible If anyone considers himself to be a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things I write to you are the commands of the Lord. Young's Literal Translation if any one doth think to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things that I write to you -- that of the Lord they are commands; Smith's Literal Translation If any think to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him observe what I write to you, that they are the commands of the Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIf any seem to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him know the things that I write to you, that they are the commandments of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version If anyone seems to be a prophet or a spiritual person, he should understand these things which I am writing to you, that these things are the commandments of the Lord. New American Bible If anyone thinks that he is a prophet or a spiritual person, he should recognize that what I am writing to you is a commandment of the Lord. New Revised Standard Version Anyone who claims to be a prophet, or to have spiritual powers, must acknowledge that what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf any one among you thinks he is a prophet, or that he is inspired by the Spirit, let him acknowledge that these things that I write to you are the commandments of our LORD. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But if any of you thinks that he is a Prophet or spiritual, let him know that these things I write to you are the commandments of Our Lord. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIf any one has the reputation of being a prophet, or spiritual man, let him acknowledge that the things which I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. Godbey New Testament If any one seems to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him understand the things which I write to you, that they are of the Lord; Haweis New Testament If any man thinketh that he is a prophet, or spiritually gifted, let him acknowledge that the things which I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. Mace New Testament if any one pretends to be a prophet, or to spiritual gifts, let him be assured that the rules which I have here prescrib'd, are the commandments of the Lord. Weymouth New Testament If any one deems himself to be a Prophet or a man with spiritual gifts, let him recognize as the Lord's command all that I am now writing to you. Worrell New Testament If anyone thinks himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge the things that I write to you, that they are the Lord's commandment; Worsley New Testament If any one seem to be a prophet, or acted by the Spirit, let him acknowlege that what I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. Audio Bible Context Orderly Worship…36Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached? 37If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. 38But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 7:40 In my judgment, however, she is happier if she remains as she is. And I think that I too have the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread, 1 Corinthians 2:13 And this is what we speak, not in words taught us by human wisdom, but in words taught by the Spirit, expressing spiritual truths in spiritual words. 1 Corinthians 4:17 That is why I have sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the Lord. He will remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus, which is exactly what I teach everywhere in every church. 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you yourselves not my workmanship in the Lord? / Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 1 Corinthians 15:3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, 2 Corinthians 10:8 For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed. 2 Corinthians 13:3 since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you. Galatians 1:11-12 For I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached was not devised by man. / I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother’s womb and called me by His grace, was pleased / to reveal His Son in me so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not rush to consult with flesh and blood, Ephesians 3:3-5 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. / In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, / which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. 1 Thessalonians 4:2 For you know the instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:8 Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit. 1 Timothy 6:3 If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, Treasury of Scripture If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write to you are the commandments of the Lord. any. 1 Corinthians 8:2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal… Numbers 24:3,4,16 And he took up his parable, and said, Balaam the son of Beor hath said, and the man whose eyes are open hath said: … let. 1 Corinthians 7:25,40 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful… Luke 10:16 He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more… Jump to Previous Acknowledge Anybody Command Commandment Commandments Deems Gifts Lord's Note Prophet Recognise Recognize Seems Spirit Spiritual Spiritually Think Thinketh Thinks Write WritingJump to Next Acknowledge Anybody Command Commandment Commandments Deems Gifts Lord's Note Prophet Recognise Recognize Seems Spirit Spiritual Spiritually Think Thinketh Thinks Write Writing1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. If anyone considers himself This phrase challenges the self-perception of individuals within the Corinthian church. The Greek word for "considers" is "dokei," which implies a self-assessment or personal judgment. In the context of the early church, where spiritual gifts were highly esteemed, Paul is urging believers to critically evaluate their own claims to spiritual authority. This self-reflection is crucial in maintaining humility and ensuring that one's actions align with God's will rather than personal ambition. a prophet or spiritual person let him acknowledge that what I am writing to you is the Lord’s command Parallel Commentaries ... Greek IfΕἴ (Ei) Conjunction Strong's 1487: If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. considers δοκεῖ (dokei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1380: A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. [himself] εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a prophet προφήτης (prophētēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. or ἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. spiritual person, πνευματικός (pneumatikos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4152: Spiritual. From pneuma; non-carnal, i.e. ethereal, or a spirit, or supernatural, regenerate, religious. let him acknowledge ἐπιγινωσκέτω (epiginōsketō) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1921: From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. what ἃ (ha) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. I am writing γράφω (graphō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. is ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] Lord’s Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. command. ἐντολή (entolē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1785: An ordinance, injunction, command, law. From entellomai; injunction, i.e. An authoritative prescription. 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