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1 Corinthians 14:3
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1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
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1 Corinthians 14:3
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1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening,(A) encouraging(B) and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:12
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1 Corinthians 14:12
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12 Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church.
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1 Corinthians 14:12
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1 Corinthians 14:12
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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.
1 Timothy 4:13
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1 Timothy 4:13
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13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
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1 Timothy 4:13
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1 Timothy 4:13
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13 Until I come,(A) devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture,(B) to preaching and to teaching.
Ephesians 6:22
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Ephesians 6:22
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22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
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Ephesians 6:22
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Ephesians 6:22
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22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are,(A) and that he may encourage you.(B)
Jude 20
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Jude 20
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20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
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Jude 20
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Jude 20
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20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up(A) in your most holy faith(B) and praying in the Holy Spirit,(C)
2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Preach(A) the word;(B) be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke(C) and encourage(D)—with great patience and careful instruction.
Titus 1:9
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Titus 1:9
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9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
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Titus 1:9
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Titus 1:9
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9 He must hold firmly(A) to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine(B) and refute those who oppose it.
Titus 2:6
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Titus 2:6
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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11 Therefore encourage one another(A) and build each other up,(B) just as in fact you are doing.
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12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(C) among you, who care for you in the Lord(D) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(E) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(F) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(G) be patient with everyone.
1 Corinthians 14:26
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1 Corinthians 14:26
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26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
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1 Corinthians 14:26
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1 Corinthians 14:26
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
5 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue(A) edifies(B) themselves, but the one who prophesies(C) edifies the church. 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues,[a] but I would rather have you prophesy.(D) The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues,[b] unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified.(E)
Footnotes
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
- 1 Corinthians 14:5 Or in other languages; also in verses 6, 18, 22, 23 and 39
Romans 14:19
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Romans 14:19
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19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
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Romans 14:19
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Romans 14:19
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Acts 13:15
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Acts 13:15
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15 And after the reading of the law and the prophets the rulers of the synagogue sent unto them, saying, Ye men and brethren, if ye have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.
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Acts 13:15
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Acts 13:15
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15 After the reading from the Law(A) and the Prophets, the leaders of the synagogue sent word to them, saying, “Brothers, if you have a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.”
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