Quotes about Inspiration
But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.
— 1 Corinthians 2:10
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 2:13
Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
— 1 Corinthians 12:3
To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
— 1 Corinthians 12:8
to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit,
— 1 Corinthians 12:9
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, who apportions them to each one as He determines.
— 1 Corinthians 12:11
Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
— 1 Corinthians 14:1
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
— 1 Corinthians 14:3
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
— 1 Corinthians 14:4
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
— 1 Corinthians 14:5
It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
— 1 Corinthians 14:12
For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
— 1 Corinthians 14:31