1 Corinthians 14:3 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

and he who is prophesying to men doth speak edification, and exhortation, and comfort;

English ASV

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

English Amplified

But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

But he that prophesies speaks to men [in] edification, and encouragement, and consolation.

English EASY 2024

But if someone speaks a clear message from God, he helps the people who hear him. He helps them to become stronger as believers. He helps them to be happy and strong when they have trouble.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

But those who prophesy are speaking to people. They help people grow stronger in faith, and they give encouragement and comfort.

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort.

English God's Word - GW 1995

But when a person speaks what God has revealed, he speaks to people to help them grow, to encourage them, and to comfort them.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and encouragement.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and exhortation and comfort.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

But one who prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

But anyone who prophesies speaks to people. He says things to make them stronger, to give them hope and to comfort them.

English NIV

But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort.

English NKJ 1982

But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

English NLT

But one who prophesies is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

On the other hand, those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

But when someone prophesies, he speaks to encourage people, to build them up, and to bring them comfort.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

On the other hand, he who prophesies speaks to men for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

But one who prophesies, preaching the messages of God, is helping others grow in the Lord, encouraging and comforting them.

English Tyndale 1537

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men, for their(to) edifying, (to exhortation) and(to) comfort.

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