"For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted." — 1 Corinthians 14:31

1 Corinthians 14:31 · KJV

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

— 1 Corinthians 14:31

Verse 30

If {any thing} be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

Verse 32

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

1 Corinthians 14 — Context

Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.

If {any thing} be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.

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

And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.

For God is not {the author} of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. {confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness}

Cross References

1 Corinthians 14:3

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men {to} edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all {men}. {exhort: or, beseech} {unruly: or, disorderly}

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. {comfort: or, exhort}

2 Corinthians 1:4

Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.

1 Corinthians 14:35

And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church.

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.

Proverbs 9:9

Give {instruction} to a wise {man}, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just {man}, and he will increase in learning.

Proverbs 1:5

A wise {man} will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: