1 Corinthians 14:3

3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for 1edification and 2exhortation and consolation.

1 Corinthians 14:3 In-Context

1 Pursue love, yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
2 For one who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God; for no one understands, but in his spirit he speaks mysteries.
3 But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
4 One who speaks in a tongue edifies himself; but one who prophesies edifies the church.
5 Now I wish that you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy; and greater is one who prophesies than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may receive edifying.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Romans 14:19; 1 Cor 14:5, 12, 17, 26
  • 2. Acts 4:36
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