1 Corinthians 14:31

1 Corinthians 14:31 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged,
• New King James Version (NKJV)For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.
• New Living Translation (NLT)In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.

Context of 1 Corinthians 14:31

29Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. 30And if a revelation comes to someone who is sitting down, the first speaker should stop. For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. 32The spirits of prophets are subject to the control of prophets. 33For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people.

1 Corinthians 14:31 word by word

δύνασθε γὰρ καθ᾽ ἕνα πάντες προφητεύειν, ἵνα πάντες μανθάνωσιν καὶ πάντες παρακαλῶνται·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• ye mayδύναμαιdunamai · be ableG1410
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• prophesyπροφητεύωprophēteuō · to prophesyG4395
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• byκατάkata · according toG2596
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• may learnμανθάνωmanthanō · to learnG3129
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• may be comfortedπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 14:31

• 1 Corinthians 14:3But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
• Proverbs 1:5let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—
• Proverbs 9:9Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
• Ephesians 4:11So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,
• Romans 1:12that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
• 2 Corinthians 1:4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
• 2 Corinthians 7:6But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus,
• Ephesians 6:22I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:18Therefore encourage one another with these words.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 14:31

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31For ye may all prophesy one by one - The gifts which God grants are given for the purpose of edification; but there can be no edification where there is confusion; therefore let them speak one by one.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31For ye may all prophecy … - There is time enough for all; there is no need of speaking in confusion and disorder. Every person may have an opportunity of expressing his sentiments at the proper time. That all may learn - In such a manner that there may be edification. This might be done if they would speak one at a time in their proper order.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 26-33Verses 26-33 Religious exercises in public assemblies should have this view; Let all be done to edifying. As to the speaking in an unknown tongue, if another were present who could interpret, two miraculous gifts might be exercised at once, and thereby the church be edified, and the faith of the hearers confirmed at the same time. As to prophesying, two or three only should speak at one meeting, and this one after the other, not all at once. The man who…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 29-32Public 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 3131. For ye may--rather, "For ye can [if ye will] all prophesy one by one," giving way to one another. The "for" justifies the precept (1Co 14:30), "let the first hold his peace."Read the comment

In the dictionaries

• Confusion
• Desire
• Edification
• Except
• Pipe
• Profit
• Apostle
• Church
• Corinthians, First Epistle to the
• Holy Spirit

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings