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Originally Posted by micah6v8
1 Cor 14 v 29 And as to prophets, two or three should speak, and the others discern.
Reading this verse, one can tell that Paul is not talking about a three-people church here.
There are at least four people in this verse:-
(1) Two speakers. (Room is given for a third speaker) (Paul does not give room for a fourth or fifth speaker).
(2) The others who are discerning:- The word is "others" so this means at least two people are discerning, possibly more.
It's hard to see how one can reach the conclusion that all should speak in a meeting.
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Agree that it is at least 4. Sort of rules out 2-3 person churches doesn't it?
Back on topic - 1 Corinthians 14:31 says everyone in the church can prophesy, one by one. The more prophesying, the more edification. That is why everyone is encouraged to speak in the meeting.