1 Corinthians 14:3

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Summary

1 Corinthians 14:3

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

Edification

Exhortation

Comfort

General references

1 Thessalonians 5:20

Bible References

Edification

The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church.

With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

"Everything is lawful," but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is lawful," but not everything builds others up.

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced peace and thus was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and in the encouragement of the Holy Spirit, the church increased in numbers.

So then, let us pursue what makes for peace and for building up one another.

Let each of us please his neighbor for his good to build him up.

to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

nor to occupy themselves with myths and interminable genealogies. Such things promote useless speculations rather than God's redemptive plan that operates by faith.

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,

Exhortation

And in this way, with many other exhortations, John proclaimed good news to the people.

After the reading from the law and the prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, "Brothers, if you have any message of exhortation for the people, speak it."

They strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, "We must enter the kingdom of God through many persecutions."

Both Judas and Silas, who were prophets themselves, encouraged and strengthened the brothers with a long speech.

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

For the appeal we make does not come from error or impurity or with deceit,

Finally then, brothers and sisters, we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received instruction from us about how you must live and please God (as you are in fact living) that you do so more and more.

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.

But those who have believing masters must not show them less respectTeach them and exhort them about these things.

Preach the message, be ready whether it is convenient or not, reprove, rebuke, exhort with complete patience and instruction.

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching and correct those who speak against it.

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled,

But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called "Today," that none of you may become hardened by sin's deception.

not abandoning our own meetings, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and even more so because you see the day drawing near.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

Comfort

For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.

who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen you and encourage you about your faith,

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

General references

Do not treat prophecies with contempt.