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1 Corinthians 14:3-5

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

4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

Cross References for 1 Corinthians 14:3-5

1 Corinthians 8:1 - Food Sacrificed to Idols Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all possess knowle... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 8:1

Acts 9:31 - Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. It was strengthe... Click to read the verse Acts 9:31 Click to read the verse Acts 9:31

1 Thessalonians 4:1 - Living to Please God Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, a... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:1

1 Corinthians 10:23 - The Believer’s Freedom “Everything is permissible”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everythin... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:23

Hebrews 3:13 - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hard... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:13

Acts 14:22 - strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go throu... Click to read the verse Acts 14:22 Click to read the verse Acts 14:22

Hebrews 10:25 - Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage on... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:25 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:25

Titus 2:9 - Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk b... Click to read the verse Titus 2:9 Click to read the verse Titus 2:9

1 Corinthians 14:4 - He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4

1 Timothy 6:2 - Those who have believing masters are not to show less respect for them because they are brother... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:2

2 Corinthians 1:4 - who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:4

2 Corinthians 2:7 - Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excess... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 2:7

Romans 12:8 - if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him ... Click to read the verse Romans 12:8 Click to read the verse Romans 12:8

Acts 13:15 - After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue rulers sent word to them, saying... Click to read the verse Acts 13:15 Click to read the verse Acts 13:15

Jude 1:20 - But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Jude 1:20 Click to read the verse Jude 1:20

Titus 2:15 - These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not l... Click to read the verse Titus 2:15 Click to read the verse Titus 2:15

2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with gr... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage each other with these words. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18

1 Samuel 19:20 - so he sent men to capture him. But when they saw a group of prophets prophesying, with Samuel s... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:20 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 19:20

1 Thessalonians 2:11 - For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:11

Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:29

Romans 14:19 - Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Click to read the verse Romans 14:19 Click to read the verse Romans 14:19

2 Thessalonians 3:12 - Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:12

1 Thessalonians 2:3 - For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:3

Titus 2:6 - Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. Click to read the verse Titus 2:6 Click to read the verse Titus 2:6

Hebrews 13:22 - Brothers, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written you only a short l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:22

Titus 1:9 - He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage ... Click to read the verse Titus 1:9 Click to read the verse Titus 1:9

1 Corinthians 14:12 - So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that buil... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:12

1 Timothy 4:13 - Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 4:13

Romans 15:2 - Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Click to read the verse Romans 15:2 Click to read the verse Romans 15:2

1 Timothy 1:4 - nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. These promote controversies rather t... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:4

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

Luke 3:18 - And with many other words John exhorted the people and preached the good news to them. Click to read the verse Luke 3:18 Click to read the verse Luke 3:18

1 Peter 5:12 - Final Greetings With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:12

Ephesians 4:12-16 - to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12-16 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:12-16

1 Thessalonians 3:2 - We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:2

1 Corinthians 14:26 - Orderly Worship What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a hymn, ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:26

1 Corinthians 14:4-5 - He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:4-5

Ephesians 6:22 - I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may en... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:22 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:22

1 Corinthians 14:17 - You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other man is not edified. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:17 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:17

1 Corinthians 14:39 - Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:39 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:39

Colossians 4:8 - I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and t... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8

1 Corinthians 14:31 - For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 - Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:11-14