1 Corinthians 14:3 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)3 But the person who prophesies speaks [God’s message] to people to build them up [spiritually], encourage them and comfort them. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17693 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition3 But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible3 Those who prophesy speak to people, building them up, and giving them encouragement and comfort. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version3 But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. Ver Capítulo |
So, what is the conclusion, brothers? When you people assemble together, each one of you has a psalm [to sing], or a lesson [to teach], or a [supernatural] revelation [to give], or a language [to speak supernaturally], or an interpretation [of that language]. Everything that is done should be for the building up [of the church].
And those slaves who have believing masters should not despise them, since they are [Christian] brothers, but rather they should serve them all the more [faithfully]. For those [masters] who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved [by them and God]. Teach and exhort people regarding these things.
He comforts us [Note: Most commentators view the editorial “us,” “we,” and “our” in this passage as a reference to a tragic personal experience of Paul. See verses 8-11] in all our troubles so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any [kind of] trouble, through the comfort we ourselves have received from Him.
I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with “knowledge”]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually].