1 Corinthians 14:3

The one who prophesies speaks to people for their edification, encouragement, and comfort. Prophecy strengthens the church directly.

Cross-references · 40

• 1 Cor 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.
• 1 Tim 4:13Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.
• Jude 1:20But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
• 2 Tim 4:2Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.
• Eph 6:22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
• Rom 14:19So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
• 1 Cor 14:26What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
• Titus 1:9He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
• 1 Cor 14:31For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
• 1 Th 5:11–14Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
• 1 Cor 14:4–5The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
• Titus 2:6In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.
• Titus 2:9Slaves are to submit to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative,
• 1 Th 2:3For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.
• 1 Cor 10:23“Everything is permissible,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible,” but not everything is edifying.
• Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
• 1 Tim 1:4or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
• 2 Cor 1:4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
• 1 Th 2:11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
• Luke 3:18With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.
• 1 Pet 5:12Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
• 1 Th 4:1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
• Eph 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
• Col 4:8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
• Acts 15:32Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
• Heb 10:25Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
• Rom 15:2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.
• 2 Cor 2:7So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
• 1 Th 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
• Rom 12:8if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
• 1 Th 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
• Eph 4:12–16to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,
• Acts 13:15After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: “Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak.”
• 1 Cor 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
• 1 Cor 14:17You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
• 1 Tim 6:2Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
• Heb 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
• Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
• 2 Th 3:12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

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