1 Corinthians 14:3
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3 But those who prophesy speak to other people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.(A)
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1 Corinthians 14:12
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12 So with yourselves: since you are striving after spiritual gifts, seek to excel in them for building up the church.
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1 Timothy 4:13
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13 Until I arrive, give attention to the public reading of scripture,[a] to exhorting, to teaching.
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- 4.13 Gk to the reading
Ephesians 6:22
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22 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, to let you know how we are and to encourage your hearts.
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Jude 20
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20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;(A)
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2 Timothy 4:2
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2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.(A)
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Titus 1:9
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9 holding tightly to the trustworthy word of the teaching, so that he may be able both to exhort with sound instruction and to refute those who contradict it.
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Titus 2:6
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6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled
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1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
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11 Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
Final Exhortations, Greetings, and Benediction
12 But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect those who labor among you and have charge of you in the Lord and admonish you;(A) 13 esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, to admonish the idlers, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all of them.(B)
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1 Corinthians 14:26
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Orderly Worship
26 What should be done then, my brothers and sisters? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.(A)
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1 Corinthians 14:4-5
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4 Those who speak in a tongue build up themselves, but those who prophesy build up the church. 5 Now I would like all of you to speak in tongues but even more to prophesy. One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be built up.(A)
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Romans 14:19
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19 Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.(A)
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Acts 13:15
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15 After the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the officials of the synagogue sent them a message, saying, “Brothers,[a] if you have any word of exhortation for the people, give it.”
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- 13.15 Gk Men, brothers
Titus 2:15
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15 Declare these things; exhort and reprove with all authority.[a] Let no one look down on you.
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- 2.15 Gk commandment
Titus 2:9
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9 Urge slaves to be submissive to their masters in everything, to be pleasing, not talking back,(A)
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1 Thessalonians 2:3
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3 For our appeal does not spring from deceit or impure motives or trickery,
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1 Corinthians 14:31
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31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged
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1 Corinthians 10:23
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Do All to the Glory of God
23 “All things are permitted,” but not all things are beneficial. “All things are permitted,” but not all things build up.
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1 Peter 5:12
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Final Greetings and Benediction
12 Through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(A)
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Hebrews 13:22
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Final Exhortation and Greetings
22 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
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Hebrews 10:25
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25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.(A)
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1 Timothy 6:2
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2 Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful to them on the ground that they are brothers and sisters; rather, they must serve them all the more, since those who benefit by their service are believers and beloved.[a]
False Teaching and True Riches
Teach and urge these duties.(A)
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- 6.2 Or since they are believers and beloved, who devote themselves to good deeds
1 Timothy 1:4
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4 and not to occupy themselves with myths and endless genealogies that promote speculations rather than the divine training[a] that is known by faith.(A)
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- 1.4 Gk the household management of God
2 Thessalonians 3:12
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12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 4:18
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18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.
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