But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.
NMVBut he that prophesies speaks unto men [to] edification, and Exhortation (encouragement; counsel), and comfort.
OJBHowever, the one speaking forth divrei nevu'ah (words of prophecy) speaks to Bnei Adam for chizzuk (strengthening) and musar encouragement and nechamah (comfort).
RVBut he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and comfort, and consolation.
TCENTBut he who prophesies speaks edification, encouragement, and comfort to others.
T4T[14:2–3]I say that because those who speak messages that come directly from God are speaking in languages that they and the other believers in the congregation know, and so they are able to strengthen them spiritually and to encourage and comfort them. But those who speak in languages [MTY] that they have not learned are not speaking to people. Instead, they are only speaking to God. No one understands them. By the power/guidance of God’s Spirit (OR, From within their own spirit) they speak things that others do not know.