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


In Context

1 FOLLOW after charity, be zealous for spiritual gifts; but rather that you may prophesy.

2 For he that speaketh in a tongue, speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man heareth. Yet by the Spirit he speaketh mysteries.

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

4 He that speaketh in a tongue, edifieth himself: but he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.

5 And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church 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 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;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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