But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
Cross References
Acts 4:36Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (meaning Son of Encouragement),
Romans 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
Romans 15:2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
1 Corinthians 14:5I 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.
1 Corinthians 14:12It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
Treasury of Scripture
But he that prophesies speaks to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
edification.
1 Corinthians 14:4,12,26
He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church…
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.
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.
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.
