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


In Context

1 Follow after love; yet desire earnestly spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.

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

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

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

5 Now I would have you all speak with tongues, but rather that ye should prophesy: and greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh 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 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.