Catholic Public Domain Version
"But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation. "
— 1 Corinthians 14:3, Catholic Public Domain Version
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation. ”
“But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.”
“But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.”
“But he that prophesieth speaketh to men unto edification and exhortation and comfort.”
“But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.”
“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”
Pursue charity. Be zealous for spiritual things, but only so that you may prophesy.
For whoever speaks in tongues, speaks not to men, but to God. For no one understands. Yet by the Spirit, he speaks mysteries.
But whoever prophesies speaks to men for edification and exhortation and consolation.
Whoever speaks in tongues edifies himself. But whoever prophesies edifies the Church.
Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more so to prophesy. For he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks in tongues, unless perhaps he interprets, so that the Church may receive edification.
But now, brothers, if I were to come to you speaking in tongues, how would it benefit you, unless instead I speak to you in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in doctrine?