1 Thessalonians 5:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)20 Do not look down on prophetic messages. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176920 Despise not prophesyings. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition20 Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning]. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)20 despise not prophesyings; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible20 Don’t brush off Spirit-inspired messages, Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version20 Do not spurn prophecies. Ver Capítulo |
Every man who prays or prophesies [i.e., speaks in a public assembly, since prophecy was always for the benefit of others] with his [physical] head covered [Note: The Greek word here denotes “something hanging down” and could refer to long hair or a cloth shawl], shows disrespect for his head [i.e., Christ].
Now God has placed some [ministries] in the church [as follows]: First apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then [those able to perform] miracles, then gifts [enabling people] to perform [supernatural] healings, [those able] to help the needy, [wise] administrators, [and] those able to speak in different languages.
Loved ones, do not believe [the message of] every spirit [i.e., every person claiming to be a teacher], but test the spirits [i.e., require proof that they and their message are genuine] to see whether they represent God [or not], because many false prophets have begun circulating throughout the world.