Bible verse
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 14.
1 Earnestly pursue love and eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy.
2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
4 The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
5 I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
7 Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
KJV
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
ASV
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
ERV
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation.
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