1 Corinthians 14:3

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But he who prophesies speaks edification, encouragement, and comfort to others.

Cross References

Luke 3:18

With these and many other exhortations John preached good news to the people.

Acts 13:15

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

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 15:32

Then Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with many words.

Acts 4:36

Joses, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “Son of Encouragement”), a Levite and Cypriot by birth,

Acts 9:31

So the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were being strengthened. Continuing in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, they were being multiplied.

Romans 12:8

if it is exhortation, he should exhort; if it is giving, he should do so generously; if it is leadership, he should do so diligently; if it is showing mercy, he should do so cheerfully.

Romans 14:19

So then, let us pursue what brings about peace and mutual edification.

Romans 15:2

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

1 Corinthians 10:23

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

1 Corinthians 14:12

It is the same with you. Since you earnestly desire spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them for the edification of the church.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For yoʋ may very well be giving thanks, but the other person is not edified.

1 Corinthians 14:26

What then should you do, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, a teaching, a tongue, a revelation, or an interpretation. Everything must be done for edification.

1 Corinthians 14:31

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

1 Corinthians 8:1

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

2 Corinthians 1:4

who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we can comfort those experiencing any kind of affliction with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

So you should forgive and comfort him instead, so that he will not be overwhelmed with excessive sorrow.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no foul word come out of your mouth, but only what is good for edification, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 6:22

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

Colossians 4:8

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

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father deals with his own children, exhorting you, encouraging you,

1 Thessalonians 2:3

For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and we sent Timothy, our brother, who is a servant of God and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you in your faith,

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus that, just as you learned from us how you ought to walk and to please God, you do so more and more.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and eat their own bread.

1 Timothy 1:4

or to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote disputes rather than the plan of God that operates by faith.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

Slaves who have believing masters must not despise them, for they are brothers; rather they must serve them, because those who benefit from their good service are faithful and beloved. Teach and encourage these things.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word, be prepared whether the time is favorable or not, reprove, rebuke, and encourage, with complete patience and careful instruction.

Titus 1:9

holding firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others with sound doctrine and refute those who contradict it.

Titus 2:15

Declare these things; encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise yoʋ.

Titus 2:6

In the same way, urge the younger men to be of sound mind.

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be submissive to their own masters and well-pleasing in everything, not talking back,

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 drawing near.

Hebrews 13:22

Now I urge you, brothers, to bear with this brief word of exhortation that I have written to you.

Hebrews 3:13

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

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,