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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 14:4-5
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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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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.”
Titus 2:15
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15 These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you.
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,
1 Thessalonians 2:3
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3 For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives,(A) nor are we trying to trick you.(B)
1 Corinthians 14:31
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31 For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
1 Corinthians 10:23
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The Believer’s Freedom
23 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial.(A) “I have the right to do anything”—but not everything is constructive.
1 Peter 5:12
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Final Greetings
12 With the help of Silas,[a](A) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(B) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(C)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
Hebrews 13:22
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22 Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.(A)
Hebrews 10:25
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25 not giving up meeting together,(A) as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another(B)—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.(C)
1 Timothy 6:2
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2 Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers.(A) Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare[a] of their slaves.
False Teachers and the Love of Money
These are the things you are to teach and insist on.(B)
Footnotes
- 1 Timothy 6:2 Or and benefit from the service
1 Timothy 1:4
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4 or to devote themselves to myths(A) and endless genealogies.(B) Such things promote controversial speculations(C) rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
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12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ(A) to settle down and earn the food they eat.(B)
1 Thessalonians 4:18
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18 Therefore encourage one another(A) with these words.
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