1 Thessalonians 5:20

In 9 translations

BSB

Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

KJV

Despise not prophesyings.

WEB

Don’t despise prophecies.

ASV

despise not prophesyings;

LSV

do not despise prophesyings;

YLT

prophesyings despise not;

DBY

do not lightly esteem prophecies;

DRC

Despise not prophecies.

GNV

Despise not prophecying.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

προφητείας μὴ ἐξουθενεῖτε·

RP2018

προφητείας μὴ ἐξουθενεῖτε·

TR-Boyd

προφητείας μὴ ἐξουθενεῖτε·

SCR1894

προφητειας μη εξουθενειτε

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Corinthians 14:3–6But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I wish that all of you could speak…
• 1 Corinthians 14:1Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
• Numbers 11:25–29Then the LORD came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and He took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed that Spirit on the seventy elders. As the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied—but they never did so…
• 1 Corinthians 14:37–39If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command. But if anyone ignores this, he himself will be ignored. So, my brothers, be eager to…
• 1 Corinthians 11:4Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
• 1 Corinthians 14:22–25Tongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers. So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are…
• Acts 19:6And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
• Ephesians 4:11–12And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
• 1 Corinthians 14:29–32Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that…
• 1 Corinthians 12:28And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
• 1 Corinthians 12:10to 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.
• 1 Corinthians 13:9For we know in part and we prophesy in part,
• 1 Corinthians 13:2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
• 1 Samuel 19:20–24he sent messengers to capture him. But when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel leading them, the Spirit of God came upon them, and Saul’s messengers also began to prophesy. When this was reported…
• 1 Thessalonians 4:8Anyone, then, who rejects this command does not reject man but God, the very One who gives you His Holy Spirit.
• Revelation 11:3–11And I will empower my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. If anyone wants…

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