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


In Context

1 Follow after love, and be emulous of spiritual manifestations, but rather that ye may prophesy.

2 For he that speaks with a tongue does not speak to men but to God: for no one hears; but in spirit he speaks mysteries.

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

4 He that speaks with a tongue edifies himself; but he that prophesies edifies the assembly.

5 Now I desire that ye should all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy. But greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interpret, that the assembly may receive edification.

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 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;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:3But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.