1 Corinthians 14:3

Prophecy and Tongues

2For 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.3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.4The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.

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Berean Standard Bible
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
American Standard Version (1901)
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.
Bible in Basic English
But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.
Douay-Rheims 1899
But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men unto edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Free Bible Version
However, the words of those who speak for God build people up—they provide encouragement and comfort.
Geneva Bible 1599
But he that prophecieth, speaketh vnto me to edifying, and to exhortation, and to comfort.
King James (Authorized) Version
But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Plain English Version
But if somebody tells messages from God, they are talking to other people, and helping them to understand things better and get strong. Those messages from God help people and make them happy, even if they have trouble.
Unlocked Literal Bible
But the one who prophesies speaks to people to build them up, to encourage them, and to comfort them.
Noah Webster Bible
But he that prophesieth, speaketh to men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
World English Bible
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.
Young's Literal Translation
and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;