But he who prophesies speaks (A)edification and (B)exhortation and comfort to men.

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But [on the other hand], the one who prophesies [who [a]interprets the divine will and purpose in inspired preaching and teaching] speaks to men for their upbuilding and constructive spiritual progress and encouragement and consolation.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:3 G. Abbott-Smith, Manual Greek Lexicon.