1 Corinthians 14:3

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

1 Corinthians 14:3

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

But the [one] prophesying speaks to men [for] edification and encouragement and comfort.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

1 Corinthians 14

¹ Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.

² For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.

³ But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

⁴ The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

⁵ I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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