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1 Corinthians 14:3
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1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But he who prophesies speaks (A)edification and (B)exhortation and comfort to men.
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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 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
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 attention to reading, to exhortation, to [a]doctrine.
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- 1 Timothy 4:13 teaching
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 (A)whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know our affairs, and that he may (B)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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Maintain Your Life with God
20 But you, beloved, (A)building yourselves up on your most holy faith, (B)praying in the Holy Spirit,
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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 ready in season and out of season. (A)Convince, (B)rebuke, (C)exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
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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 has been taught, that he may be able, by sound doctrine, both to exhort and convict those who contradict.
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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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6 Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded,
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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 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
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.
Final Instructions
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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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
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 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 14:4-5
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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)
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- 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 (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
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 (A)after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have (B)any word of [a]exhortation for the people, say on.”
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- Acts 13:15 encouragement
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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