Ephesians 4:12
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12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, (A)for the [a]edifying of (B)the body of Christ,
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- Ephesians 4:12 building up
1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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11 Therefore [a]comfort each other and [b]edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Various Exhortations
12 And we urge you, brethren, (A)to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and [c]admonish you, 13 and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. (B)Be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we [d]exhort you, brethren, (C)warn those who are [e]unruly, (D)comfort the fainthearted, (E)uphold the weak, (F)be patient with all.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Or encourage
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 build one another up
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 instruct or warn
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 encourage
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 insubordinate or idle
Ephesians 4:16
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16 (A)from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.
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1 Corinthians 12:27
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27 Now (A)you are the body of Christ, and (B)members individually.
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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4 He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church. 5 I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; [a]for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:5 NU and
1 Corinthians 14:26
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Order in Church Meetings
26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, (A)has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. (B)Let all things be done for [a]edification.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:26 building up
Romans 15:14
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From Jerusalem to Illyricum
14 Now (A)I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, (B)filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish [a]one another.
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- Romans 15:14 M others
Romans 14:19
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19 (A)Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which (B)one may [a]edify another.
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- Romans 14:19 build up
1 Corinthians 14:12
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12 Even so you, since you are [a]zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the [b]edification of the church that you seek to excel.
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- 1 Corinthians 14:12 eager
- 1 Corinthians 14:12 building up
Hebrews 13:17
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17 (A)Obey those who [a]rule over you, and be submissive, for (B)they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
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- Hebrews 13:17 lead
Hebrews 6:1
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The Peril of Not Progressing
6 Therefore, (A)leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to [a]perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from (B)dead works and of faith toward God,
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- Hebrews 6:1 maturity
1 Timothy 1:12
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Glory to God for His Grace(A)
12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord who has (B)enabled me, (C)because He counted me faithful, (D)putting me into the ministry,
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2 Corinthians 6:3
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3 (A)We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.
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2 Corinthians 5:18
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18 Now all things are of God, (A)who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,
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Acts 14:22-23
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22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, (A)exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, (B)“We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” 23 So when they had (C)appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
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Luke 22:32
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32 But (A)I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, (B)strengthen your brethren.”
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2 Timothy 4:5
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5 But you be watchful in all things, (A)endure afflictions, do the work of (B)an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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Colossians 4:17
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17 And say to (A)Archippus, “Take heed to (B)the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
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Colossians 1:28
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28 Him we preach, (A)warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, (B)that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus.
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Colossians 1:24
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Sacrificial Service for Christ
24 (A)I now rejoice in my sufferings (B)for you, and fill up in my flesh (C)what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ, for (D)the sake of His body, which is the church,
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Philippians 1:25-26
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25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and joy of faith, 26 that (A)your rejoicing for me may be more abundant in Jesus Christ by my coming to you again.
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Ephesians 1:23
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23 (A)which is His body, (B)the fullness of Him (C)who fills all in all.
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2 Corinthians 12:19
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19 (A)Again, [a]do you think that we excuse ourselves to you? (B)We speak before God in Christ. (C)But we do all things, beloved, for your edification.
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- 2 Corinthians 12:19 NU You have been thinking for a long time that we
2 Corinthians 7:1
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The Corinthians’ Repentance
7 Therefore,(A) having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
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2 Corinthians 4:1
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The Light of Christ’s Gospel
4 Therefore, since we have this ministry, (A)as we have received mercy, we (B)do not lose heart.
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