Devine Scripture

1 Corinthians 14:3

1 Corinthians chapter 14 · verse 3 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.2For he that speaketh in a tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God; for no man understandeth; but in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.

v.3This passage

v.4He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:1

    Now concerning things sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but love edifieth.

  • Acts 15:32

    And Judas and Silas, being themselves also prophets, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed them.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1

    Finally then, brethren, we beseech and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, that, as ye received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, even as ye do walk,—that ye abound more and more.

  • Titus 1:9

    holding to the faithful word which is according to the teaching, that he may be able both to exhort in the sound doctrine, and to convict the gainsayers.

  • Ephesians 6:22

    whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:23

    All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.