1 Corinthians 14:3
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 14 connects to 10 cross-references. Pursue love and desire spiritual gifts, especially prophecy. One who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves; the prophet edifies the church. Paul would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct than ten thousand in a tongue. When you assemble each …
Other Translations
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;
But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.
Cross References
And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.
Then had the churches rest throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear …
And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye …
Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much …
And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.
Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; …
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all …