1 Corinthians 14:3
but the one prophesying speaks to men edification, exhortation, and comfort.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
In Context
4The one speaking with a tongue edifies himself; but the one prophesying edifies the church.
Cross References
Acts 9:31Then indeed the church had peace throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria, being edified and progressing in the fear of the Lord; and was being multiplied by the exhortation of the Holy Ghost.
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 12:8or he that exhorteth, in exhortation; or he that giveth, with a single eye; he that presideth, with diligence; he that showeth mercy, with cheerfulness.
Romans 15:2Let each of us please his neighbor in that which is good, unto edification;
1 Corinthians 10:23All things are lawful; but all things are not profitable. All things are lawful; but all things do not edify.
1 Corinthians 14:12So also you, since you are zealots of spirits, seek that you may abound unto the edification 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 →