1-corinthians 14:31

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

American King James Version (AKJV)

For you may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted;

Basic English Translation (BBE)

For you may all be prophets in turn so that all may get knowledge and comfort;

Webster's Revision

For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.

World English Bible

For you all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be exhorted.

English Revised Version (ERV)

For ye all can prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted;

Clarke's 1-corinthians 14:31 Bible Commentary

For ye may all prophesy one by one - The gifts which God grants are given for the purpose of edification; but there can be no edification where there is confusion; therefore let them speak one by one.

Barnes's 1-corinthians 14:31 Bible Commentary

For ye may all prophecy ... - There is time enough for all; there is no need of speaking in confusion and disorder. Every person may have an opportunity of expressing his sentiments at the proper time.

That all may learn - In such a manner that there may be edification. This might be done if they would speak one at a time in their proper order.

Wesley's 1-corinthians 14:31 Bible Commentary

14:31 All - Who have that gift. That all may learn - Both by speaking and by hearing.