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Now this man had four virgin daughters who prophesied.
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Verse 9. Prophecy. It is supposed that these daughters of S. Philip had made a vow of virginity, or at least remained in that state out of a motive of religion. S. Jerom thinks in reward of this they were gifted with a prophetic spirit. Lib. i. chapter 24. cont. Jov.—Others think that by prophesying is meant interpreting the Scriptures, or singing the praises of God. Estius.
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