1 Corinthians 14:3

1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 14

“But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.”1 Corinthians 14:3

What Does 1 Corinthians 14:3 Mean?

1 Corinthians 14:3 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Spiritual Gifts, and Holy Spirit.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 14:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Hebrews 10:25“Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.”Romans 12:6“Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;”1 Corinthians 14:12“Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.”1 Thessalonians 5:20“Despise not prophesyings.”1 Timothy 4:13“Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”1 Corinthians 14:1“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”2 Timothy 4:2“Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”Ephesians 6:22“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.”Romans 14:19“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.”1 Corinthians 14:26“How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.”Titus 1:9“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.”1 Corinthians 14:31“For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.”1 Thessalonians 5:11“Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.”1 Corinthians 14:4“He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.”Titus 2:6“Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.”1 Samuel 19:20“And Saul sent messengers to take David: and when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as appointed over them, the Spirit of God was upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.”Romans 12:8“Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.”1 Corinthians 10:23“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.”1 Thessalonians 2:3“For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:”

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