1 Corinthians 14:3 Parallel Translations

But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he speaks to people to help them grow, to encourage them, and to comfort them.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

ASV:

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

BBE:

But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.

DBY:

But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

ERV:

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation.

WEY:

But he who prophesies speaks to men words of edification, encouragement and comfort.

WBS:

But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

WEB:

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

YLT:

and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

1 Corinthians 14:3 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 4:36 Now Joseph, a Levite of Cyprian birth, who was also called Barnabas by the apostles (which translated means Son of Encouragement),

Romans 14:19 So then we pursue the things which make for peace and the building up of one another.

1 Corinthians 14:5 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.

1 Corinthians 14:12 So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] {d} edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
(d) Which may further men in the study of godliness.

PNT:

14:3 He that prophesieth. To prophesy means more than to foretell. It is to declare the will of God under a divine impulse. When Peter spoke on Pentecost, he did the work of a New Testament prophet. In this formative period of the church, before the New Testament was written, it was needful that there be these inspired guides in the churches.
Unto men [to] edification. Instruction, and strengthening.

MHC:

14:1-5 Prophesying, that is, explaining Scripture, is compared with speaking with tongues. This drew attention, more than the plain interpretation of Scripture; it gratified pride more, but promoted the purposes of Christian charity less; it would not equally do good to the souls of men. What cannot be understood, never can edify. No advantage can be reaped from the most excellent discourses, if delivered in language such as the hearers cannot speak or understand. Every ability or possession is valuable in proportion to its usefulness. Even fervent, spiritual affection must be governed by the exercise of the understanding, else men will disgrace the truths they profess to promote.

CONC:

Comfort Consolation Edification Encouragement Exhortation Gives Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Strength Strengthening Upbuilding

Comfort Consolation Edification Encouragement Exhortation Gives Hand Prophesies Prophesieth Prophesying Prophet Speak Speaketh Speaks Strengthening Upbuilding Word Words

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