Bible Verses About "What Is the Gift of Prophecy"
The gift of prophecy is the Spirit-empowered ability to speak God's Word for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the church.
The gift of prophecy is the Spirit-empowered ability to speak God's Word for the edification, exhortation, and comfort of the church.
"But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort." — 1 Corinthians 14:3 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Gift of Prophecy?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort."
"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."
"And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone."
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