1 Corinthians 14:3 - Modern English Version

³ But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and exhortation and comfort.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

³ 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.

American Standard Version (1901)

³ But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

Common English Bible

³ Those who prophesy speak to people, building them up, and giving them encouragement and comfort.

Catholic Public Domain Version

³ But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³ But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:3 Cross References

Luke 3:18

Then he preached many other things in his exhortation to the people.

Acts 13:15

After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say it.”

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, being prophets themselves, exhorted the brothers with many words and strengthened them.

Acts 4:36

Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means, Son of Encouragement), a Levite from the land of Cyprus,

Acts 9:31

Then the churches throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and were built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, they were multiplied.

Romans 12:8

he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

Romans 14:19

Therefore let us pursue the things which produce peace and the things that build up one another.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things edify.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So, seeing that you are zealous concerning spiritual gifts, seek that you may excel in the edifying of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you indeed give thanks well, but the other is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

How is it then, brothers? When you come together, every one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, and an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 14:31

For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now as concerning food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge produces arrogance, but love edifies.

2 Corinthians 1:4

who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

So on the contrary, you ought to forgive him and comfort him, lest perhaps he might be swallowed up with excessive sorrow.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no unwholesome word proceed out of your mouth, but only that which is good for building up, that it may give grace to the listeners.

Ephesians 6:22

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you might know our activities and that he might comfort your hearts.

Colossians 4:8

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he might know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and commanded every one of you, as a father does his own children,

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our exhortation was not from deceit, nor from impure motive, nor in treachery.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent Timothy, who is our brother and minister of God and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish and comfort you with regard to your faith,

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we urge and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have learned from us how you ought to walk and to please God, you should excel more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Therefore comfort one another with these words.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now, concerning those who are such, we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ that they quietly work and eat their own bread.

1 Timothy 1:4

nor pay attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause debates rather than godly edifying, which is in faith.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, give attention to reading, exhortation, and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

Let those who have believing masters not despise them, because they are brothers. Instead, let them serve as slaves, because those who receive their service are faithful and beloved. Teach and command these things.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Titus 1:9

holding firmly the trustworthy word that is in accordance with the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort with sound teaching and to convince those who oppose it.

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

Titus 2:6

Likewise, exhort young men to be self-controlled,

Titus 2:9

Exhort servants to be obedient to their own masters, to please them well in everything, not answering back,

Hebrews 10:25

Let us not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but let us exhort one another, especially as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 13:22

I implore you, brothers, to heed this word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,” lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

1 Peter 5:12

With the help of Silas, whom I consider to be a faithful brother to you, I have written briefly, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Pray in the Holy Spirit.