1 Corinthians 14:32
And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
Cross-reference
In 1 Corinthians 14:29, the command for others to judge prophets implies that the prophetic spirit is subject to the prophet, as stated here.
In 1 Corinthians 14:30, the instruction for a prophet to be silent when another receives revelation depends on the principle that his spirit is subject to him.
In 1 Corinthians 14:12, Paul urges seeking gifts that build up the church — the same goal behind the order mentioned here.
1 Corinthians 12:10 lists prophecy and distinguishing between spirits—foundational context for Paul's teaching on prophetic order here.
Jeremiah 20:9 shows Jeremiah unable to contain God's word—contrasting with Paul's teaching that prophets can control their own spirits.
Acts 4:20 shows Peter and John unable to stop speaking—contrasting with Paul's instruction that prophets have self-control over their spirits.
1 John 4:1 commands testing spirits—complementing Paul's assertion that prophets can control their spirits for evaluation.
In 1 Samuel 10:10-13, Saul prophesies under an overpowering spirit, contrasting with the self-control of NT prophecy described here.
In 1 Samuel 19:19-24, Saul's uncontrollable prophetic frenzy contrasts with the orderly subjection of prophets' spirits here.
Romans 12:6 instructs prophesying in proportion to faith—complementary to Paul's order that prophetic spirits are subject to prophets.