1 Corinthians 14:37

If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord.

Cross-reference

1 Corinthians 14:1 urges desire for prophecy; 14:37 requires prophets to acknowledge Paul's command on the same topic.

In 1 Corinthians 7:25, Paul says he has no command from the Lord — contrasting with his assertion here that his writings are the Lord's command.

1 Corinthians 2:15 teaches that the spiritual person judges all things; here Paul expects spiritual prophets to judge his command as divine.

In 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, even prophetic gifts without love are nothing — reinforcing that true prophets must operate in love, which Paul's command upholds.

In 1 Corinthians 8:2, Paul warns that those who think they know something don't yet know — mirroring the self-deception of those who think they are prophets in 14:37.

In 1 Corinthians 7:40, Paul claims the Spirit's guidance but not a command — a lesser authority claim compared to the Lord's command asserted here.

1 Corinthians 12:1 Historical context

1 Corinthians 12:1 introduces spiritual gifts; 14:37 closes the prophecy discussion, linking to that gift discourse.

Luke 10:16 Allusion

Luke 10:16 records Jesus giving apostles authority: 'whoever listens to you listens to me' — directly supporting Paul's claim that his writings are the Lord's command.

1 John 4:6 Parallel

1 John 4:6 says those who know God listen to the apostles — reinforcing the apostolic authority Paul claims here.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:8, Paul says rejecting his instruction is rejecting God — the same principle that his commands carry God's authority.

In 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Paul exposes false apostles disguised as servants of righteousness — directly relevant to discerning true prophets in 14:37.

In 2 Corinthians 10:7, Paul argues that those confident they are Christ's should also recognize Paul's apostleship — echoing the demand that prophets acknowledge his command.

Acts 15:28 Parallel

Acts 15:28 shows the council's decree as from the Holy Spirit; Paul similarly claims his writing is the Lord's command.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 commands not to despise prophecies; Paul here demands prophets respect his command about prophecy.

Matthew 28:20 records Jesus commanding the apostles to teach all he commanded — Paul sees his writings as fulfilling that commission.

In 2 Corinthians 11:4, Paul warns about false preachers preaching a different Jesus — contrasting with the true prophet who acknowledges Paul's gospel.

Romans 12:3 Parallel

In Romans 12:3, Paul urges not to think more highly than one ought — directly parallel to the caution against overestimating one's prophetic status.

2 Peter 3:2 Parallel

2 Peter 3:2 reminds readers of the command given through apostles — affirming that apostolic teachings carry the Lord's authority.

In 2 Corinthians 10:12, Paul criticizes self-commendation — similar to the self-claim of being a prophet without submitting to Paul's authority.

Galatians 6:1 calls the spiritual to restore gently; here the spiritual (prophets) must acknowledge Paul's authority.

Jude 1:17 Parallel

Jude 1:17 calls to remember the apostles' words — supporting the weight of apostolic teaching as authoritative.