1 Corinthians 14:3
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
In Context
4He that speaketh in a tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
Cross References
Acts 9:31So the church throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria had peace, being edified; and, walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, was multiplied.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many tribulations we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, to his exhorting: he that giveth, [let him do it] with liberality; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 15:2Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying.
1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful; but not all things are expedient. All things are lawful; but not all things edify.
1 Corinthians 14:12So also ye, since ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may abound unto the edifying of the church.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:2-6
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather… Read the whole commentary →