1 Corinthians 14:3
But he, that prophesieth, speaketh edification, and exhortation, and comfort to men.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
In Context
Cross References
Acts 9:31Then the churches throughout all Judea, and Galilee, and Samaria, had rest, being edified and walking in the fear of the Lord; and through the consolation of the holy Spirit were multiplied.
Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many afflictions we must enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 12:8he that distributeth, let him do it with integrity: he that presideth, with diligence: he that sheweth mercy, with chearfulness.
Romans 15:2but let every one of us please our neighbor for his good, to his edification.
1 Corinthians 10:23If all things be lawful for me, yet all things are not expedient: all things may be lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
1 Corinthians 14:12So ye also, since ye are so desirous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound in them to 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 →