That certainly may be true. But Paul could simply mean that all who have the gift or a prophetic utterance may prophesy. Since Paul also said:Paidion wrote: I don't think, however, that everyone who gives a true prophecy, is a prophet. For as you quoted, only two or three prophets were to prophesy in the meetings, and others (I take that to mean other prophets) are to weigh what is said (vs 29). However, Paul indicates that ALL people in a Christian meeting may prophesy (vs 31).
1 Cor 14:1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
It doesn't seem that all could prophesy if he desired them to seek to prophesy. Unless the "gift" is a per occasion gift. In other words, every time someone would prophesy it would be considered a gift. Or as some would put it, there are not those who hold the office of a prophet, but all may prophesy, if they recieve something from God to speak, that is.
But then again, Paul goes on to say:
1 Cor 14:37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord's commandment.
It seems here that Paul believes there are certain people who are prophets, unless he's saying everyone will be able to tell that what Paul is writing is the truth.
