1 Corinthians 14:12 urges excelling in gifts that build up the church, aligning with prophecy's purpose of strengthening, encouraging, and comforting others.

1 Corinthians 14:4 contrasts prophecy (builds up the church) with tongues (builds up self), reinforcing that prophecy strengthens others as stated here.

In 1 Corinthians 14:5, Paul repeats that prophecy builds up the church, affirming the specific edification mentioned here.

In 1 Corinthians 14:22, prophecy is for believers, not unbelievers — contrasting with tongues as a sign — and still aims at building up.

In 1 Corinthians 8:1, Paul contrasts knowledge that puffs up with love that builds up — the same edification that prophecy aims for in 14:3.

In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul says not all things edify — prophecy specifically aims to edify, as 14:3 states.

In 1 Corinthians 12:10, prophecy is listed as one of the spiritual gifts — this verse describes its edifying purpose within the church.

In Acts 9:31, the church is built up and receives comfort from the Holy Spirit — the same outcomes prophecy produces in 14:3.

Ephesians 4:29 calls for speech that builds up and gives grace — the same effect as prophecy in 14:3.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul uses the same triad of encouraging, comforting, urging, directly echoing prophecy's purpose here.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:2, Timothy is sent to strengthen and encourage, matching two key purposes of prophecy here.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 directly commands encouragement and building up — the identical results of prophecy in 14:3.

1 Thess 5:14 commands to encourage the timid, directly matching the encouragement and comfort purpose of prophecy in 1 Cor 14:3.

In 2 Timothy 4:2, the call to 'reprove, rebuke, exhort' directly aligns with prophecy's purpose of encouragement and edification.

In Titus 2:15, the command to 'exhort and rebuke with all authority' directly parallels prophecy's role of building up through speech.

In Hebrews 3:13, daily mutual exhortation to prevent hardening echoes prophecy's encouragement for spiritual growth.

In Hebrews 10:25, encouraging one another in gatherings directly reflects prophecy's purpose of building up the community.

Jude 1:20 exhorts believers to build themselves up in faith — prophecy in 14:3 is one way the community is built up.

Acts 13:15 mentions a 'word of exhortation' (paraklesis), the same Greek term used for encouragement in 1 Cor 14:3.

In 2 Corinthians 1:4, God's comfort equips believers to comfort others, directly reflecting the comfort purpose of prophecy here.

Romans 15:2 says we should please neighbors to build them up — the same goal of prophecy in 14:3.

Romans 14:19 calls believers to pursue peace and mutual edification — exactly what prophecy accomplishes in 14:3.

Acts 14:22 describes strengthening and encouraging disciples, using the same two Greek words as 1 Cor 14:3 for edification.

Ephesians 4:12-16 describes the building up of the body into maturity — prophecy in 14:3 contributes to that same edification.

Acts 15:32 says Judas and Silas, who were prophets, encouraged and strengthened the brothers, mirroring the threefold purpose of prophecy.

In Hebrews 13:22, the author calls his letter a 'word of exhortation', which aligns with prophecy's edifying speech.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:18, believers are told to encourage one another, a direct application of prophecy's purpose.

Romans 12:8 lists the gift of encouragement (paraklesis), directly linked to the encouragement aspect of prophecy in 1 Cor 14:3.

In Romans 12:6, prophesying is listed as a spiritual gift, complementing the description of its purpose here.

1 Tim 4:13 instructs Timothy to devote himself to exhortation (paraklesis), the same word for encouragement in 1 Cor 14:3.

In 1 Peter 5:12, Peter writes to 'exhort and declare' God's grace, matching prophecy's goal of encouragement and consolation.

In Titus 1:9, the elder's ability to instruct in sound doctrine and rebuke serves the same edifying function as prophecy.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:20, Paul commands not to despise prophecies — this verse shows why they deserve respect: they build up.

In 2 Corinthians 2:7, Paul urges comfort to prevent despair, aligning with the comfort aspect of prophecy here.

In Colossians 4:8, Tychicus is sent to encourage hearts, paralleling the encouragement aspect of prophecy here.

In Ephesians 6:22, Tychicus is sent to encourage, mirroring the encouragement goal of prophecy here.