1 Corinthians 14:3

3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
ESV
3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.
NLT
3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
MSG
3 But when you proclaim his truth in everyday speech, you're letting others in on the truth so that they can grow and be strong and experience his presence with you.
CSB
3 But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

1 Corinthians 14:3 In-Context

1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy.
2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit.
3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.

Cross References 2

  • 1. ver 4,5,12,17,26; S Romans 14:19
  • 2. ver 31
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