1 Corinthians 14:37

“If any man think himself to be a prophet, etc.] Or “seems to be a prophet”, and is really one; for the apostle does not so much design to strike at the pride, vanity, and appearances of false prophets, as to observe, that those that are really prophets, have the gift of prophesy, either of foretelling future events, or a peculiar gift of preaching the Gospel, and explaining the Scriptures, will allow what he had said to be right: or spiritual; not merely one that has the Spirit of God, is regenerated and sanctified by him, in opposition to a natural and carnal man; or one that has a larger knowledge of spiritual things, in distinction from a babe in Christ; but one that is endued with…”

“prophet--the species. spiritual--the genus: spiritually endowed. The followers of Apollos prided themselves as "spiritual" (Co1 3:1-3; compare Gal 6:1). Here one capable of discerning spirits is specially meant. things that I write . . . commandments of the Lord--a direct assertion of inspiration. Paul's words as an apostle are Christ's words. Paul appeals not merely to one or two, but to a body of men, for the reality of three facts about which no body of men could possibly be mistaken: (1) that his having converted them was not due to mere eloquence, but to the "demonstration of the Spirit and of power"; (2) that part of this demonstration consisted in the communication of miraculous…”

“If any man think himself to be a prophet - See the note at 1 Corinthians 14:1. If any man claim to be divinely endowed. Macknight renders it, “be really a prophet.” But the more correct meaning here is, doubtless, “If any man “profess” to be a prophet; or is “reputed” to be a prophet.” Bloomfield. The proper meaning of the word δοκέω dokeō is to seem to oneself; to be of opinion, to suppose, believe, etc.; and the reference here is to one who should “regard himself,” or who should believe and profess to be thus endowed. Or spiritual - Regarding himself as under the extraordinary influence of the Spirit. Let him acknowledge ... - He will show that he is truly under the influence of the Holy…”

“Or spiritual - Endowed with any extraordinary gift of the Spirit. Let him - Prove it, by acknowledging that I now write by the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:38”

“any: Co1 8:2, Co1 13:1-3; Num 24:3, Num 24:4, Num 24:16; Rom 12:3; Co2 10:7, Co2 10:12, Co2 11:4, Co2 11:12-15; Gal 6:8 let: Co1 7:25, Co1 7:40; Luk 10:16; Th1 4:1-8; Pe2 3:2; Jo1 4:6; Jde 1:17 1 Corinthians 14:38”