1 Corinthians 14:3
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But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
In other translations
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
Greek words
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- 1 Timothy 4:13Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
- 1 Corinthians 14:12Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
- Jude 1:20But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
- 2 Timothy 4:2Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
- Ephesians 6:22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26How 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.What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- Titus 1:9Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
- Romans 14:19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11-1411 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. 12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. 13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- 1 Corinthians 14:31For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
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