1 Corinthians 14:3

Prophecy and Tongues

1 Pursue love, and ^adesire spiritual gifts, ^bbut especially that you may prophesy.

2 For he who ^aspeaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

3 But he who prophesies speaks ^aedification and ^bexhortation and comfort to men.

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied;¹ for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.

Tongues Must Be Interpreted

6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by ^arevelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching?

7 Even things without life, whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played?

Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 14:3

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American Standard Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

Amplified® Bible
But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding {and} constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.

Contemporary English Version
But when you prophesy, you will be understood, and others will be helped. They will be encouraged and made to feel better.

Darby English Version
But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

Good News Bible
But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort.

International Standard Version
But the person who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding, encouragement, and comfort.

King James Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

New American Standard Bible
But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

New International Version
But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.

New King James Version
But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

Young's Literal Translation
and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

New English Translation
But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,¹ encouragement, and consolation.

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