1 Corinthians 14:31

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“For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.”

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BSBPD

“For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“for ye are able, one by one, all to prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted,”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Corinthians 14:31 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel
  2. Proverbs 9:9Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.
  3. Romans 1:12that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:3But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.
  5. 1 Corinthians 14:19But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
  6. 1 Corinthians 14:35If they wish to inquire about something, they are to ask their own husbands at home; for it is dishonorable for a woman to speak in the church.
  7. 2 Corinthians 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.
  8. 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
  9. Ephesians 4:11And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
  10. Ephesians 6:22I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
  11. 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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