Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. New Living Translation But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them. English Standard Version On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. Berean Standard Bible But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. Berean Literal Bible But the one prophesying speaks to men for edification and encouragement and consolation. King James Bible But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. New King James Version But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men. New American Standard Bible But the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification, exhortation, and consolation. NASB 1995 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. NASB 1977 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. Legacy Standard Bible But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and encouragement. Amplified Bible But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them]. Christian Standard Bible On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation. American Standard Version But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation. Contemporary English Version But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better. English Revised Version But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation. GOD'S WORD® Translation But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he speaks to people to help them grow, to encourage them, and to comfort them. Good News Translation But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort. International Standard Version But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort. Majority Standard Bible But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. NET Bible But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation. New Heart English Bible But he who prophesies speaks to people for their encouragement, strengthening, and comfort. Webster's Bible Translation But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Weymouth New Testament But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort. World English Bible But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand he who is prophesying to men speaks edification, and exhortation, and comfort; Berean Literal Bible But the one prophesying speaks to men for edification and encouragement and consolation. Young's Literal Translation and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort; Smith's Literal Translation And he prophesying speaks to men for building the house, and entreaty, and encouragement. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort. Catholic Public Domain Version But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. New American Bible On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace. New Revised Standard Version On the other hand, those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut he who prophesies speaks to men for edification, encouragement, and comfort. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But he who prophesies speaks edification, encouragement and comfort to children of men. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut he that prophesies speaks to men so as to build them up, to exhort and comfort them. Godbey New Testament but the one prophesying speaks to men edification, exhortation, and comfort. Haweis New Testament But he that prophesieth, addresseth men for edification, and exhortation, and consolation. Mace New Testament but he that expounds, speaks to the edification, exhortation, and comfort of men. Weymouth New Testament But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort. Worrell New Testament But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification and exhortation and comfort. Worsley New Testament But he, that prophesieth, speaketh edification, and exhortation, and comfort to men. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Prophecy and Tongues…2For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. 4The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.… Cross References Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— / encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory. Romans 15:2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Proverbs 15:23 A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word! Isaiah 40:1-2 “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God. / “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her forced labor has been completed; her iniquity has been pardoned. For she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her sins.” Treasury of Scripture But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. edification. 1 Corinthians 14:4,12,26 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church… 1 Corinthians 8:1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. exhortation. Luke 3:18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people. Acts 13:15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on. Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. comfort. 1 Corinthians 14:31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. 2 Corinthians 2:7 So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. Jump to Previous Comfort Consolation Edification Encouragement Exhortation Gives Hand Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Strengthening Upbuilding Word WordsJump to Next Comfort Consolation Edification Encouragement Exhortation Gives Hand Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Strengthening Upbuilding Word Words1 Corinthians 14 1. Prophecy is commended,2. and preferred before speaking in tongues, 6. by a comparison drawn from musical instruments. 12. Both must be referred to edification, 22. as to their true and proper end. 26. The true use of each is taught, 27. and the abuse rebuked. 34. Women in the churches. But he who prophesies The Greek word for "prophesies" is "προφητεύω" (prophēteuō), which means to speak forth by divine inspiration. In the early church, prophecy was a gift of the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to communicate God's message. This was not merely predicting the future but included teaching, exhorting, and encouraging the church. Historically, prophecy served as a means to guide and edify the early Christian communities, ensuring they remained aligned with God's will. In a conservative Christian perspective, prophecy is seen as a vital gift that continues to build up the church today, emphasizing the importance of speaking truth grounded in Scripture. speaks to men for their edification encouragement and comfort Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. he who ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophesies προφητεύων (prophēteuōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office. speaks λαλεῖ (lalei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to men ἀνθρώποις (anthrōpois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. [for their] edification, οἰκοδομὴν (oikodomēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3619: Feminine of a compound of oikos and the base of doma; architecture, i.e. a structure; figuratively, confirmation. encouragement, παράκλησιν (paraklēsin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3874: From parakaleo; imploration, hortation, solace. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. comfort. παραμυθίαν (paramythian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3889: Encouragement, comfort, consolation, exhortation. From paramutheomai; consolation. Links 1 Corinthians 14:3 NIV1 Corinthians 14:3 NLT 1 Corinthians 14:3 ESV 1 Corinthians 14:3 NASB 1 Corinthians 14:3 KJV 1 Corinthians 14:3 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 14:3 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 14:3 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 14:3 French Bible 1 Corinthians 14:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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