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19 So then [a]let us (A)pursue the things which make for peace and the (B)building up of one another.

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  1. Romans 14:19 Some mss we pursue

19 Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace(A) and to mutual edification.(B)

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Anyone who speaks in a tongue(A) edifies(B) themselves, but the one who prophesies(C) edifies the church.

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But I wish that you all (A)spoke in tongues, but (B)even more that you would prophesy. And greater is one who prophesies than one who (C)speaks in tongues, unless he [a]translates, so that the church may receive (D)edification.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or interprets

I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.(A) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.(B)

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39

12 So also you, since you are zealous for [a]spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the (A)edification of the church.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:12 Lit spirits

12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit,(A) try to excel in those that build up(B) the church.

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Orderly Worship

26 (A)What is the outcome then, (B)brothers? When you assemble, (C)each one has a (D)psalm, has a (E)teaching, has a (F)revelation, has a (G)tongue, has a [a](H)translation. Let (I)all things be done for edification.

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  1. 1 Corinthians 14:26 Or an interpretation

Good Order in Worship

26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters?(A) When you come together, each of you(B) has a hymn,(C) or a word of instruction,(D) a revelation, a tongue(E) or an interpretation.(F) Everything must be done so that the church may be built up.(G)

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