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chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In this way, all who prophesy will have a turn to speak, one after the other, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For you are all able to prophesy <i>one</i> by one, so that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/14.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For [in this way] you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may be instructed and everyone may be encouraged;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/14.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Let only one person speak at a time, then all of you will learn something and be encouraged. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/14.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />All of you can take your turns speaking what God has revealed. In that way, everyone will learn and be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All of you may proclaim God's message, one by one, so that everyone will learn and be encouraged. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/14.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />For everyone can prophesy in turn, so that everyone can be instructed and everyone can be encouraged. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/14.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one after another, so all can learn and be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/14.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn and all may be exhorted. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for you are able, one by one, all to prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For you are all able to prophesy <i>one</i> by one, so that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for ye are able, one by one, all to prophesy, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For ye are all able to prophesy one by one, that all might learn, and all might be encouraged.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For you may all prophesy one by one; that all may learn, and all may be exhorted: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For you are all able to prophesy one at a time, so that all may learn and all may be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/14.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For you may all prophesy one by one, so that every one may learn, and every one be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, that each person may teach and everyone may be comforted.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy, one by one, that all may learn, and all may be encouraged;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />For you are all able to prophesy one by one, in order that all may learn, and all may be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may receive instruction and exhortation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all be exhorted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3166" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/14.htm">Orderly Worship</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynasthe (V-PIM/P-2P) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">you can</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/4395.htm" title="4395: prophēteuein (V-PNA) -- From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.">prophesy</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kath’ (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">in</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">turn</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">so that</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/3129.htm" title="3129: manthanōsin (V-PSA-3P) -- Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.">may be instructed</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/3870.htm" title="3870: parakalōntai (V-PSM/P-3P) -- From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.">encouraged.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">32</span>The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-17.htm">Acts 2:17-18</a></span><br />‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. / Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-20.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:20-21</a></span><br />Do not treat prophecies with contempt, / but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a></span><br />Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">1 Corinthians 14:29</a></span><br />Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3</a></span><br />But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-5.htm">1 Corinthians 14:5</a></span><br />I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">1 Corinthians 14:12</a></span><br />It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/11-29.htm">Numbers 11:29</a></span><br />But Moses replied, “Are you jealous on my account? I wish that all the LORD’s people were prophets and that the LORD would place His Spirit on them!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joel/2-28.htm">Joel 2:28-29</a></span><br />And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. / Even on My menservants and maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18-22</a></span><br />I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name. / But if any prophet dares to speak a message in My name that I have not commanded him to speak, or to speak in the name of other gods, that prophet must be put to death.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-28.htm">Jeremiah 23:28-29</a></span><br />Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. / “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-1.htm">Ezekiel 13:1-3</a></span><br />Then the word of the LORD came to me, saying, / “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel who are now prophesying. Tell those who prophesy out of their own imagination: Hear the word of the LORD! / This is what the Lord GOD says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit yet have seen nothing.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.</p><p class="hdg">all may learn.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">1 Corinthians 14:3,19,35</a></b></br> But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men <i>to</i> edification, and exhortation, and comfort… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a></b></br> A wise <i>man</i> will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a></b></br> Give <i>instruction</i> to a wise <i>man</i>, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just <i>man</i>, and he will increase in learning.</p><p class="hdg">all may be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Romans 1:12</a></b></br> That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">2 Corinthians 1:4</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/7-6.htm">2 Corinthians 7:6,7</a></b></br> Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus; … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_corinthians/14-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-3.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/romans/1-12.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/acts/26-22.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/4-6.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-24.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-29.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_corinthians/15-50.htm">Able</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-18.htm">Comfort</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-4.htm">Comforted</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Encouraged</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-6.htm">Exhorted</a> <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Instructed</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-35.htm">Learn</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-39.htm">Prophesy</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-23.htm">Turn</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 14</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-1.htm">Prophecy is commended,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-2.htm">and preferred before speaking in tongues,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-6.htm">by a comparison drawn from musical instruments.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-12.htm">Both must be referred to edification,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-22.htm">as to their true and proper end.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-26.htm">The true use of each is taught,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">and the abuse rebuked.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-34.htm">Women in the churches.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Greek word for "prophesy" is "προφητεύω" (prophēteuō), which means to speak forth by divine inspiration. In the early church, prophecy was not limited to a select few but was a gift available to all believers, indicating the democratization of spiritual gifts. This reflects the New Testament teaching that the Holy Spirit empowers all believers, not just leaders, to contribute to the edification of the church.<p><b>in turn</b><br />The phrase "in turn" suggests order and structure within the exercise of spiritual gifts. The Greek word "καθ' ἕνα" (kath' hena) implies taking turns or doing something one by one. This instruction was crucial in the Corinthian church, where disorder and chaos could arise from everyone speaking at once. Paul emphasizes that spiritual gifts should be exercised in a manner that promotes peace and edification, aligning with the character of God as a God of order.<p><b>so that everyone may be instructed</b><br />The purpose of prophecy, as highlighted here, is instruction. The Greek word "μαθητεύω" (mathēteuō) means to teach or instruct. Prophecy is not merely about foretelling future events but is primarily about teaching and edifying the church. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that the gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good, to build up the body of Christ in knowledge and understanding.<p><b>and encouraged</b><br />The final phrase underscores the dual purpose of prophecy: instruction and encouragement. The Greek word "παρακαλέω" (parakaleō) means to call to one's side, to comfort, or to exhort. Prophecy should uplift and strengthen the believers, providing comfort and motivation to live out their faith. This reflects the heart of God, who desires His people to be encouraged and supported in their spiritual journey.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_corinthians/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">For ye may all prophesy one by one.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">For it is in your power all to prophesy one by</span> <span class= "ital">one.</span> How it is in their power is explained by the following verse. This orderly prophesying will accomplish the instruction and comforting of all; words of instruction will be interspersed with words of comfort, and so the teaching be suited to every condition of mind and soul of those present.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ye may all prophesy;</span> rather, <span class="accented">ye all can</span>; that is, "if you have the gift of prophesying." St. Paul has already implied that at every assembly there would <span class="accented">be idiotai</span>, unendowed worshippers, who only came to profit by the gifts of others, and that "all" are not prophets (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-29.htm">1 Corinthians 12:29</a>). <span class="cmt_word">May be comforted;</span> rather, <span class="accented">may be exhorted</span> or <span class="accented">cheered.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you can</span><br /><span class="grk">δύνασθε</span> <span class="translit">(dynasthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντες</span> <span class="translit">(pantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">prophesy</span><br /><span class="grk">προφητεύειν</span> <span class="translit">(prophēteuein)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4395.htm">Strong's 4395: </a> </span><span class="str2">From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">καθ’</span> <span class="translit">(kath’)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[turn]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἕνα</span> <span class="translit">(hena)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> </span><span class="str2">One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">so that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">everyone</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντες</span> <span class="translit">(pantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">may be instructed</span><br /><span class="grk">μανθάνωσιν</span> <span class="translit">(manthanōsin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3129.htm">Strong's 3129: </a> </span><span class="str2">Prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, matheo, is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">encouraged.</span><br /><span class="grk">παρακαλῶνται</span> <span class="translit">(parakalōntai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3870.htm">Strong's 3870: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">1 Corinthians 14:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/14-31.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 14:31 For you all can prophesy one (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 14:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 14:32" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>