1 Corinthians 14:31
For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
In Context
30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
32The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
Romans 1:12that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
1 Corinthians 14:19But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Ephesians 4:11And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:27-34
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. 27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret. 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. 29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let… Read the whole commentary →