1 Corinthians 14:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³ But those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

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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.

1 Corinthians 14:3 Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves: since you are striving after spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for building up the church.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhorting, to teaching.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;

Titus 1:9

holding tightly to the trustworthy word of the teaching, so that he may be able both to exhort with sound instruction and to refute those who contradict it.

Ephesians 6:22

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, to let you know how we are and to encourage your hearts.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.

Titus 2:6

Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled

1 Corinthians 14:31

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

1 Corinthians 14:26

What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it.”

Titus 2:9

Urge slaves to be submissive to their masters in everything, to be pleasing, not talking back,

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,

1 Corinthians 10:23

“All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all things build up.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

Hebrews 13:22

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Hebrews 10:25

not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one look down on you.

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are brothers and sisters; rather, they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved. Teach and urge these duties.

1 Timothy 1:4

and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies that promote speculations rather than the divine training that is known by faith.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers and sisters, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, as you learned from us how you ought to live and to please God (as, in fact, you are doing), you should do so more and more.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you for the sake of your faith,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children,

Colossians 4:8

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts;

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by even worse grief.

2 Corinthians 1:4

who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with which we ourselves are consoled by God.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you may give thanks well enough, but the other person is not built up.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

Romans 15:2

Each of us must please our neighbor for the good purpose of building up the neighbor.

Romans 12:8

the encourager, in encouragement; the giver, in sincerity; the leader, in diligence; the compassionate, in cheerfulness.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers and sisters.

Acts 14:22

There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 9:31

Meanwhile the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and was built up. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers.

Luke 3:18

So with many other exhortations he proclaimed the good news to the people.

Hebrews 3:13

But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” so that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.

Acts 4:36

There was a Levite from Cyprus, Joseph, to whom the apostles gave the name Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”).