3But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.


In Context

1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that you may prophesy.

2 For he that speaks in an unknown tongue speaks not to men, but to God: for no man understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

4 He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the church.

5 I would that you all spoke with tongues but rather that you prophesied: for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

1 Corinthians 14:3 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesies speaks to men in edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:3and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;