On prophecy! Wonder what Scripture will be pulled out of the quote bag this time!

Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1

Interesting! Test the prophets, but with what criteria does the Scripture say? What are all the requirements that a prophet must satisfy?

A true prophet's message must be in harmony with the word of God and the law of God:

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20

...the law is no more; her prophets also find no vision from the Lord. Lamentations 2:9

A true prophet's predictions must come true:

When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. Deuteronomy 18:22

A true prophet edifies God's people:

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 1 Corinthians 14:3-4

A true prophet exalts Christ as the Son of God in explaining all the Scriptures:

Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 1 John 4:15

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27

A true prophet speaks with authority:

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Matthew 7:29

A true prophet will bear good fruit:

Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:20

Wow, that's a lot of criteria! But wait, here's something a little different!

A true prophet will exhibit definite physical signs when in vision:

The utterance of him who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, who falls down, with eyes wide open. Numbers 24:4

Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me. Then there came again and touched me one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me, Daniel 10:8-11, 17-18

Wow, that's a tough act to follow! The prophet first falls down weak, is raised up and strengthened by God (Samson was strengthened by God, and what physical feats did he accomplish? Judges 16:3), has eyes wide open during vision, and does not breathe during vision, but can speak. One wonders if other Bible "translations" include the entirety of Daniel chapter 10, or if they tweak a word here, and add a letter there. Why would this be the case?

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Matthew 24:24

And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. Revelation 18:4