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1 Corinthians 14:3

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— But, be that prophesieth, unto men, doth speak—edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— But he that prophesieth speaketh to men unto edification and exhortation and comfort.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— But he that prophecieth, speaketh vnto me to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— But he that prophesieth, speaketh vnto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— But he who prophesies speaks to men for edification, encouragement, and comfort.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— But he who prophesieth speaketh to men, edification and encouragement and consolation.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— But he that prophesieth, speaketh unto men, for edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
But 1161
{1161} Prime
δέ
de
{deh}
A primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.
he that prophesieth 4395
{4395} Prime
προφητεύω
propheteuo
{prof-ate-yoo'-o}
From G4396; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.
z5723
<5723> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Participle (See G5796)
Count - 2549
speaketh 2980
{2980} Prime
λαλέω
laleo
{lal-eh'-o}
A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, that is, utter words.
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
unto men 444
{0444} Prime
ἄνθρωπος
anthropos
{anth'-ro-pos}
From G0435 and ὤψ [[ops]] (the countenance; from G3700); manfaced, that is, a human being.
[to] edification, 3619
{3619} Prime
οἰκοδομή
oikodome
{oy-kod-om-ay'}
Feminine (abstraction) of a compound of G3624 and the base of G1430; architecture, that is, (concretely) a structure; figuratively confirmation.
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
exhortation, 3874
{3874} Prime
παράκλησις
paraklesis
{par-ak'-lay-sis}
From G3870; imploration, hortation, solace.
and 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
comfort. 3889
{3889} Prime
παραμυθία
paramuthia
{par-am-oo-thee'-ah}
From G3888; consolation (properly abstract).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

1 Corinthians 14:3

_ _ But — on the other hand.

_ _ edification — of which the two principal species given are “exhortation” to remove sluggishness, “comfort” or consolation to remove sadness [Bengel]. Omit “to.”

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:1-5.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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Geneva Bible Translation Notes

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] (d) edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

(d) Which may further men in the study of godliness.

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edification:

1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an [unknown] tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1 Corinthians 14:12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual [gifts], seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
1 Corinthians 14:26 How 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.
1 Corinthians 8:1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.
Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please [his] neighbour for [his] good to edification.
Ephesians 4:12-16 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: ... From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1 Timothy 1:4 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: [so do].
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

exhortation:

Luke 3:18 And many other things in his exhortation preached he unto the people.
Acts 13:15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, [Ye] men [and] brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, [and] exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.
Acts 15:32 And Judas and Silas, being prophets also themselves, exhorted the brethren with many words, and confirmed [them].
Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, [let him do it] with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation [was] not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
1 Thessalonians 4:1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort [you] by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, [so] ye would abound more and more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
2 Thessalonians 3:12 Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
1 Timothy 4:13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
1 Timothy 6:2 And they that have believing masters, let them not despise [them], because they are brethren; but rather do [them] service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort.
2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
Titus 1:9 Holding 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.
Titus 2:6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
Titus 2:9 [Exhort] servants to be obedient unto their own masters, [and] to please [them] well in all [things]; not answering again;
Titus 2:15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Hebrews 13:22 And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.
1 Peter 5:12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

comfort:

1 Corinthians 14:31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
2 Corinthians 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.
2 Corinthians 2:7 So that contrariwise ye [ought] rather to forgive [him], and comfort [him], lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
Ephesians 6:22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and [that] he might comfort your hearts.
Colossians 4:8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
1 Thessalonians 2:11 As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [doth] his children,
1 Thessalonians 3:2 And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith:
1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. ... Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].
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Lk 3:18. Ac 9:31; 13:15; 14:22; 15:32. Ro 12:8; 14:19; 15:2. 1Co 8:1; 10:23; 14:4, 12, 26, 31. 2Co 1:4; 2:7. Ep 4:12, 29; 6:22. Col 4:8. 1Th 2:3, 11; 3:2; 4:1, 18; 5:11, 14. 2Th 3:12. 1Ti 1:4; 4:13; 6:2. 2Ti 4:2. Tit 1:9; 2:6, 9, 15. He 3:13; 10:25; 13:22. 1P 5:12. Jde 1:20.

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