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1 Corinthians 14:3

ComfortProphecyFellowship and the church

1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

2 For 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.

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

4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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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.
DARBY
But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
BLB
But the one prophesying speaks to men [for] edification and encouragement and comfort.
ÅB
den derimot som taler profetisk, taler for mennesker til oppbyggelse og formaning og trøst.
OTB
Men den som profeterer, taler til mennesker til oppbyggelse, formaning og trøst.
B1930
den derimot som taler profetisk, taler for mennesker til opbyggelse og formaning og trøst.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • 1 Timothy 4:13

    Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:12

    It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.

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  • Jude 1:20

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

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  • 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.

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  • Ephesians 6:22

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

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  • Romans 14:19

    So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

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  • 1 Corinthians 14:26

    What 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.

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  • Titus 1:9

    He 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.

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