1 Corinthians 14:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better.

Cross References

Luke 3:18

In many different ways John preached the good news to the people.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the leaders sent someone over to tell Paul and Barnabas, “Friends, if you have anything to say that will help the people, please say it.”

Acts 14:22

They encouraged the followers and begged them to remain faithful. They told them, “We have to suffer a lot before we can get into God's kingdom.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas were prophets, and they spoke a long time, encouraging and helping the Lord's followers.

Acts 4:36

Joseph was one of the followers who had sold a piece of property and brought the money to the apostles. He was a Levite from Cyprus, and the apostles called him Barnabas, which means “one who encourages others”.

Acts 9:31

The church in Judea, Galilee, and Samaria now had a time of peace and kept on worshipping the Lord. The church became stronger, as the Holy Spirit encouraged it and helped it grow.

Romans 12:8

If we can encourage others, we should encourage them. If we can give, we should be generous. If we are leaders, we should do our best. If we are good to others, we should do it cheerfully.

Romans 14:19

We should try to live at peace and help each other have a strong faith.

Romans 15:2

We should think of their good and try to help them by doing what pleases them.

1 Corinthians 10:23

Some of you say, “We can do whatever we want to!” But I tell you that not everything may be good or helpful.

1 Corinthians 14:12

If you really want spiritual gifts, choose the ones that will be most helpful to the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

You may be worshipping God in a wonderful way, but no one else will be helped.

1 Corinthians 14:26

My friends, when you meet to worship, you must do everything for the good of everyone there. That's how it should be when someone sings or teaches or tells what God has said or speaks an unknown language or explains what the language means.

1 Corinthians 14:31

Let only one person speak at a time, then all of you will learn something and be encouraged.

1 Corinthians 8:1

In your letter you asked me about food offered to idols. All of us know something about this subject. But knowledge makes us proud of ourselves, while love makes us helpful to others.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us when we are in trouble, so that we can share that same comfort with others in trouble.

2 Corinthians 2:7

When people sin, you should forgive and comfort them, so they won't give up in despair.

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

Colossians 4:8

I am sending him to cheer you up by telling you how we are getting along.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

We didn't have any hidden motives when we won you over, and we didn't try to fool or trick anyone.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and send our friend Timothy to you. He works with us as God's servant and preaches the good news about Christ. We wanted him to make you strong in your faith and to encourage you.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, my dear friends, since you belong to the Lord Jesus, we beg and urge you to live as we taught you. Then you will please God. You are already living that way, but try even harder.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Encourage each other with these words.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

So, for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask and beg these people to settle down and start working for a living.

1 Timothy 1:4

You needed to warn them to stop wasting their time on senseless stories and endless lists of ancestors. Such things only cause arguments. They don't help anyone to do God's work that can only be done by faith.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, be sure to keep on reading the Scriptures in worship, and don't stop preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

If any of you slaves have owners who are followers, you should show them respect. After all, they are also followers of Christ, and he loves them. So you should serve and help them the best you can. These are the things you must teach and tell the people to do.

2 Timothy 4:2

to preach God's message. Do it willingly, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. You must correct people and point out their sins. But also cheer them up, and when you instruct them, always be patient.

Titus 1:9

They must stick to the true message they were taught, so that their good teaching can help others and correct everyone who opposes it.

Titus 2:15

Teach these things, as you use your full authority to encourage and correct people. Make sure you earn everyone's respect.

Titus 2:6

Tell the young men to have self-control in everything.

Titus 2:9

Tell slaves always to please their owners by obeying them in everything. Slaves must not talk back to their owners

Hebrews 10:25

Some people have got out of the habit of meeting for worship, but we must not do that. We should keep on encouraging each other, especially since you know that the day of the Lord's coming is getting closer.

Hebrews 13:22

My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.

Hebrews 3:13

You must encourage one another each day. And you must keep on while there is still a time that can be called “today”. If you don't, then sin may fool some of you and make you stubborn.

1 Peter 5:12

Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so that you will keep on having faith in him.

Jude 1:20

Dear friends, keep building on the foundation of your most holy faith, as the Holy Spirit helps you to pray.