1 Corinthians 14:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

For you can all prophesy one by one, with the result that all will learn something and all will be encouraged.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

For{G1063} ye may{G1410} all{G3956} prophesy{G4395} one by one{G2596}{G1520}, that{G2443} all{G3956} may learn{G3129}, and{G2532} all{G3956} may be comforted{G3870}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Thessalonians 5:11

  • ¶ Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

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].

1 Corinthians 14:3

  • But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men [to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

2 Corinthians 7:6

  • Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;

2 Corinthians 7:7

  • And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

  • Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

Ephesians 4:11

  • And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

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Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:31

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1063
    There are 1016 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γάρ
    Transliteration: gár
    Pronunciation: gar
    Description: a primary particle; properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles):--and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G1410
    There are 201 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δύναμαι
    Transliteration: dýnamai
    Pronunciation: doo'-nam-ahee
    Description: of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
  3. Strong's Number: G3956
    There are 1075 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πᾶς
    Transliteration: pâs
    Pronunciation: pas
    Description: including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
  4. Strong's Number: G4395
    There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: προφητεύω
    Transliteration: prophēteúō
    Pronunciation: prof-ate-yoo'-o
    Description: from προφήτης; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office:--prophesy.
  5. Strong's Number: G2596
    There are 436 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: κατά
    Transliteration: katá
    Pronunciation: kat-ah'
    Description: a primary particle; (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined):--about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, (charita-)bly, concerning, + covered, (dai-)ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from … to, godly, in(-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), … by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through(-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-)to(-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where(-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution, or intensity.
  6. Strong's Number: G1520
    There are 235 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἷς
    Transliteration: heîs
    Pronunciation: hice
    Description: a primary numeral; one:--a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some. See also εἷς καθ’ εἷς, μηδείς, μία, οὐδείς.
  7. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
  8. Strong's Number: G3129
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μανθάνω
    Transliteration: manthánō
    Pronunciation: man-than'-o
    Description: prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, , is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn (in any way):--learn, understand.
  9. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  10. Strong's Number: G3870
    There are 104 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: παρακαλέω
    Transliteration: parakaléō
    Pronunciation: par-ak-al-eh'-o
    Description: from παρά and καλέω; to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation):--beseech, call for, (be of good) comfort, desire, (give) exhort(-ation), intreat, pray.