1 Corinthians 14:3

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

(d) Which may further men in the study of godliness.

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³ But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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