1 Corinthians 14:3
But he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men, for edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
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: and he that prophesieth, edifieth the church.
Cross References
Acts 9:31Moreover the church, in all Judaea, and in Galilee, and in Samaria, had peace and was edified; and it walked in the fear of God, and abounded in the consolation of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, and entreating them to persevere in the faith; and they told them, that it was necessary, through much affliction, to enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 12:8And there is that of a consoler, in his consoling: And that of a giver, with simplicity: And that of a presider, with dexterity: And of a sympathizer, with cheerfulness.
Romans 15:2But each of us should please his neighbor, in good things, as conducive to edification.
1 Corinthians 10:23Every thing is in my power; but every thing is not profitable. Every thing is in my power; but every thing doth not edify.
1 Corinthians 14:12So also ye, since ye are emulous of the gifts of the Spirit for the edification of the church, seek ye to excel.
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 →