But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Ver. 3. To edification, to exhortation] These three ends every preacher ought to propound to himself: 1. Edification in knowledge and holiness. 2. Exhortation, that is, reprehension and admonition. 3. Consolation, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way,Hebrews 12:13 .