And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.
This guy had four daughters who weren't married yet, and they all had the gift of prophecy, like, God spoke through them to share his messages with people.
God uses anyone willing to speak for him, including these four sisters who were out here delivering divine messages.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Acts, the apostle Paul is traveling to Jerusalem and stops to stay with Philip the Evangelist in the city of Caesarea, who was one of the seven deacons chosen to serve the early church. Philip is described as having four unmarried daughters who were actively prophesying, which reflects the early Christian community's belief in the Holy Spirit's gifts being distributed widely. This highlights the inclusive nature of spiritual roles in the fledgling church, where women could participate in prophecy as a way to share God's messages.
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