1 Corinthians 14:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.”
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“But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
King James Version · Public Domain“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:3 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Luke 3:18With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.
- Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
- Acts 13:15After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
- Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
- Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
- Romans 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
- Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Romans 15:2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
- 1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
- 1 Corinthians 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 14:17You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
- 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 Corinthians 14:31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
- 2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
- 2 Corinthians 2:7So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
- Ephesians 4:12to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
- Ephesians 4:29Let 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.
- 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.
- Colossians 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
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