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
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all …
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us …
And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, …
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is …
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath …