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1 Corinthians 14:3
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1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
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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 Timothy 4:13
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1 Timothy 4:13
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13 Until I get there, focus on reading the Scriptures to the church, encouraging the believers, and teaching them.
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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 I have sent him to you for this very purpose—to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
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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)
2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good 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.
1 Corinthians 14:12
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1 Corinthians 14:12
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12 And the same is true for you. Since you are so eager to have the special abilities the Spirit gives, seek those that will strengthen the whole 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.
Jude 20
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Jude 20
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20 But you, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit,[a]
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- 20 Greek pray in the Holy Spirit.
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)
Titus 1:9
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Titus 1:9
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9 He must have a strong belief in the trustworthy message he was taught; then he will be able to encourage others with wholesome teaching and show those who oppose it where they are wrong.
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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 2:9
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Titus 2:9
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9 Slaves must always obey their masters and do their best to please them. They must not talk back
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Titus 2:9
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Titus 2:9
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9 Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything,(A) to try to please them, not to talk back to them,
Titus 2:6
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Titus 2:6
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6 In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely.
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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 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Paul’s Final Advice
12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance. 13 Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.
14 Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
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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.
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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A Call to Orderly Worship
26 Well, my brothers and sisters, let’s summarize. When you meet together, one will sing, another will teach, another will tell some special revelation God has given, one will speak in tongues, and another will interpret what is said. But everything that is done must strengthen all of you.
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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 A person who speaks in tongues is strengthened personally, but one who speaks a word of prophecy strengthens the entire church.
5 I wish you could all speak in tongues, but even more I wish you could all prophesy. For prophecy is greater than speaking in tongues, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church will be strengthened.
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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 So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.
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Romans 14:19
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Romans 14:19
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