1 Corinthians 14:31

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For you are all able to prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted.

Latin

Potestis enim omnes per singulos prophetare: ut omnes discant, et omnes exhortentur:

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

1 Corinthians 14:29–32

Public prophecy should be shared in an orderly manner, guided by the Spirit, so everyone benefits. Others should evaluate what is said to determine if it is truly a message from God (1 Thessalonians 5:19–21). Those with a prophecy should take turns. Although prophecy is a divinely given message, the speaker still controls it.

1 Corinthians 14:26–40

Paul provides clear instructions for using spiritual gifts in the church. He stresses the importance of expressing them in an orderly manner. In the early Christian community, church meetings were not led by professional pastors or priests. Instead, everyone shared what God had given them to strengthen the church.

1 Corinthians 12:1–14:40

The church in Corinth focused too much on the gift of speaking in tongues (see 14:1–25, 27; compare the lists in 12:8–10, 28, where Paul lists tongues last). Paul offers advice to correct their understanding of the value and use of spiritual gifts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Church Leaders Pure Worship The Church as a Living, Active Body The Gift of Prophecy The Holy Spirit’s Work

Related verses

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

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Charismata Church Meetings First Letter to the Corinthians Mystery Prophecy Tongues, Speaking in

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