1 Corinthians 14:31 “For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed an…”

1 Corinthians 14:31

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be exhorted.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

For ye may all prophecie one by one, that all may learne, and all may haue comfort.

Darby Translation

For ye can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all be encouraged.

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort;

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Cross references

“all may learn”

1 Corinthians 14:3 1 Corinthians 14:19 1 Corinthians 14:35 Proverbs 1:5 Proverbs 9:9 Ephesians 4:11

1 Corinthians 14:3 · BSB

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:19 · BSB

But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

1 Corinthians 14:35 · BSB

If 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.

Proverbs 1:5 · BSB

let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

Proverbs 9:9 · BSB

Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning.

Ephesians 4:11 · BSB

And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,

“all may be”

1 Thessalonians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Romans 1:12 2 Corinthians 1:4 Ephesians 6:22 1 Thessalonians 4:18

1 Thessalonians 5:11 · BSB

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Romans 1:12 · BSB

that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

2 Corinthians 1:4 · BSB

who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Ephesians 6:22 · BSB

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 · BSB

Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

30And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.

32The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

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