1 Corinthians 14:3

New International Reader's Version

But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.

Cross References

Luke 3:18

John said many other things to warn the people. He also announced the good news to them.

Acts 13:15

The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent word to Paul and his companions. They said, “Brothers, do you have any words of instruction for the people? If you do, please speak.”

Acts 14:22

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught. “We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas were prophets. They said many things to give strength and hope to the believers.

Acts 4:36

Joseph was a Levite from Cyprus. The apostles called him Barnabas. The name Barnabas means Son of Help.

Acts 9:31

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The church was strengthened and grew larger. That’s because they worshiped the Lord and the Holy Spirit helped them.

Romans 12:8

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

Romans 14:19

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.

Romans 15:2

Each of us should please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for them in order to build them up.

1 Corinthians 10:23

You say, “I have the right to do anything.” But not everything is helpful. Again you say, “I have the right to do anything.” But not everything builds us up.

1 Corinthians 14:12

It’s the same with you. You want the gifts of the Spirit. So try to do your best in using gifts that build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

You are certainly giving thanks. But no one else is being built up.

1 Corinthians 14:26

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you brings something. You bring a hymn or a teaching or a message from God. You bring a message in another language or explain what was said in that language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

1 Corinthians 14:31

Those who prophesy can all take turns. In that way, everyone can be taught and be given hope.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now I want to deal with food sacrificed to statues of gods. We know that “We all have knowledge.” But knowledge makes people proud, while love builds them up.

2 Corinthians 1:4

He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won’t be sad more than he can stand.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

Ephesians 6:22

That’s why I am sending him to you. I want you to know how we are. And I want him to encourage you.

Colossians 4:8

I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to encourage you and make your hearts strong.

1 Thessalonians 2:11

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 2:3

The appeal we make is based on truth. It comes from a pure heart. We are not trying to trick you.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

So encourage one another with these words of comfort.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.

1 Timothy 1:4

And command them not to spend their time on stories that are made up. They must not waste time on family histories that never end. These things only lead to fights about ideas. They don’t help God’s work move forward. His work is done by faith.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, spend your time reading Scripture out loud to one another. Spend your time preaching and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

Some slaves have masters who are believers. They shouldn’t show their masters disrespect just because they are also believers. Instead, they should serve them even better. That’s because their masters are loved by them as believers. These masters are committed to caring for their slaves. These are the things you are to teach. Try hard to get the believers to do them.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Titus 1:9

The message as it has been taught can be trusted. He must hold firmly to it. Then he will be able to use true teaching to comfort others and build them up. He will be able to prove that people who oppose it are wrong.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, help the young men to control themselves.

Titus 2:9

Teach slaves to obey their masters in everything they do. Tell them to try to please their masters. They must not talk back to them.

Hebrews 10:25

And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers and sisters, I beg you to accept my word. It tells you to be faithful. Accept my word because I have written to you only a short letter.

Hebrews 3:13

But build one another up every day. Do it as long as there is still time. Then none of you will become stubborn. You won’t be fooled by sin’s tricks.

1 Peter 5:12

I consider Silas to be a faithful brother. With his help I have written you this short letter. I have written it to encourage you. And I have written to speak the truth about the true grace of God. Remain strong in it.

Jude 1:20

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray.