(let the wise listen and increase learning and the discerning obtain wise counsel)
1 Corinthians 14:31 - Tree of Life Version For you can all prophesy one by one, so all may learn and be encouraged. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in this way you can give testimony [prophesying and thus interpreting the divine will and purpose] one by one, so that all may be instructed and all may be stimulated and encouraged; American Standard Version (1901) For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted; Common English Bible You can all prophesy one at a time so that everyone can learn and be encouraged. Catholic Public Domain Version For you are all able to prophesy one at a time, so that all may learn and all may be encouraged. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For you may all prophesy one by one; that all may learn, and all may be exhorted: |
(let the wise listen and increase learning and the discerning obtain wise counsel)
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still. Teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
That is to say, we would be encouraged together by one another’s faithfulness—both yours and mine.
However, in Messiah’s community I would rather speak five words with my mind, so I may also instruct others, than ten thousand words in a tongue.
But one who prophesies speaks to people for building up, urging on, and uplifting.
But if something is revealed to another sitting nearby, let the first one become silent.
If they want to learn something, let them ask their own husbands at home—for it is disgraceful for a woman to speak out in the community.
He encourages us in every trouble, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any trouble, through the very encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.
I have sent him to you for this very reason, so you may know how we are and he may encourage your hearts.
My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up—just as you in fact are doing.
We urge you, brothers and sisters, correct the unruly, comfort the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.