Whoever comes and teaches you all these things said before, receive him.
2But if the teacher himself turns aside and teaches another doctrine to destroy, do not listen to him.
3But if he teaches to increase righteousness and knowledge of the Lord, receive him as the Lord.
4And concerning the apostles and prophets, act according to the decree of the Gospel.
5Let every apostle who comes to you be received as the Lord. But he shall not remain more than one day; or two, if there is need. If he remains three days, he is a false prophet.
6And when the apostle departs, let him take nothing but bread until he finds lodging. If he asks for money, he is a false prophet.
7And every prophet who speaks in the Spirit you shall not test nor judge; for every sin shall be forgiven, but this sin shall not be forgiven.
8But not everyone who speaks in the Spirit is a prophet; but only if he has the ways of the Lord. So by their ways shall the false prophet and the prophet be known.