2-- For Biblical Prophesying

For Biblical Prophesying 1 Corinthians 14:1-3 & 37-40 1 Eagerly pursue {and} seek to acquire [this] love [make it your aim, your great quest]; and earnestly desire {and} cultivate the spiritual endowments (gifts), especially that you may prophesy (interpret the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching). 2 For one who speaks in an [unknown] tongue speaks not to men but to God, for no one understands {or} catches his meaning, because in the [Holy] Spirit he [or she] utters secret truths {and} hidden things [not obvious to the understanding]. 3 But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their up-building {and} constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation. 37

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If anyone thinks {and} claims that he is a prophet [filled with and governed by the Holy Spirit of God and inspired to interpret the divine will and purpose in preaching or teaching] or has any other spiritual endowment, let him [or her] understand (recognize and acknowledge) that what I am writing to you is a command of the Lord. But if anyone disregards {or} does not recognize [that it is a command of the Lord], he [or she] is disregarded {and} not recognized [he is one whom God knows not]. So [to conclude], my brethren [and sisteren], earnestly desire {and} set your hearts on prophesying (on being inspired to preach and teach and to interpret God's will and purpose), and do not forbid {or} hinder speaking in [unknown] tongues. But all things should be done with regard to decency {and} propriety and in an orderly fashion.