1 Corinthians 14:3

In 9 translations

BSB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

KJV

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

WEB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

ASV

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

LSV

and he who is prophesying to men speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

YLT

and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

DBY

But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

DRC

But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

GNV

But he that prophecieth, speaketh vnto me to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ οἰκοδομὴν καὶ παράκλησιν καὶ παραμυθίαν.

RP2018

Ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ οἰκοδομὴν καὶ παράκλησιν καὶ παραμυθίαν.

TR-Boyd

Ὁ δὲ προφητεύων ἀνθρώποις λαλεῖ οἰκοδομὴν καὶ παράκλησιν καὶ παραμυθίαν.

SCR1894

ο δε προφητευων ανθρωποις λαλει οικοδομην και παρακλησιν και παραμυθιαν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Timothy 4:13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
• 1 Corinthians 14:12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
• Jude 1:20But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
• 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
• Ephesians 6:22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
• Titus 1:9He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
• Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• 1 Corinthians 14:26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11–14Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. In…
• 1 Corinthians 14:31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
• 1 Corinthians 14:4–5The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one…
• Titus 2:6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
• 1 Corinthians 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
• Titus 2:9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
• 1 Peter 5:12Through 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. Stand firm in it.

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