Reference

1 Corinthians 12:28

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
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And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.

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Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.

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And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.

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Are all apostles? are all prophets? are all teachers? are all workers of miracles?

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Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret?

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The Prophetic Office
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The Prophetic Office

While the verse lists "prophets" as a role, it places them within the context of the church and spiritual gifts, not specifically as a recognized role or institution in ancient Israel alongside priests and kings, nor does it explicitly define their role as God's authorized spokesperson in the manner of Old Testament prophets.