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1 Corinthians 14:3 Prophesying Explained 16 July 2024

1Co 14:3 On the other hand,
someone who prophesies speaks to other people,
building them up and giving them encouragement and reassurance.

Excerpt from THE NEW JERUSALEM BIBLE, copyright (c) 1985 by Darton, Longman & Todd, Ltd. and Doubleday, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc. Reprinted by Permission.

Isn't that beautiful: 'Building up, Encouraging, and Giving Reassurance?'

Does God Speak?

Actually, all three elements appear to be loving and kind. It is easy to discern if such words would be totally misplaced.

Notice: this appears to be quite different from fortune-telling.

Prayer

Jesus, open my mouth to speak well to others.