1 Corinthians 14:6
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6 Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I speak to you in some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?(A)
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Ephesians 1:17
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17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him,(A)
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2 Timothy 3:16
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16 All scripture is inspired by God and is[a] useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,(A)
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- 3.16 Or Every scripture inspired by God is also
Romans 6:17
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17 But thanks be to God that you who were slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the form of teaching to which you were entrusted(A)
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2 John 9
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9 Everyone who does not abide in the teaching of Christ, but goes beyond it,[a] does not have God; whoever abides in the teaching[b] has both the Father and the Son.(A)
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2 Peter 3:18
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18 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.[a]
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- 3.18 Other ancient authorities lack Amen
2 Peter 1:5
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5 For this very reason, you must make every effort to support your faith with excellence, and excellence with knowledge,(A)
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Hebrews 13:9
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9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by regulations about food,[a] which have not benefited those who observe them.(A)
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- 13.9 Gk not by foods
Titus 3:8
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8 The saying is sure.
I desire that you insist on these things, so that those who have come to believe in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works; these things are excellent and profitable to everyone.(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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2 Timothy 3:10
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Paul’s Charge to Timothy
10 Now you have observed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness,(A)
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2 Timothy 2:14
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A Worker Approved by God
14 Remind them of this, and warn them before the Lord[a] that they are to avoid wrangling over words, which does no good but only ruins those who are listening.(A)
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- 2.14 Other ancient authorities read God
Philippians 3:15
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15 Let those of us, then, who are mature[a] think this way, and if you think differently about anything, this, too, God will reveal to you.(A)
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- 3.15 Or perfect
Ephesians 3:4
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4 a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ.(A)
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2 Corinthians 12:7
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7 even considering the exceptional character of the revelations. Therefore, to keep[a] me from being too elated, a thorn was given me in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me, to keep me from being too elated.[b]
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2 Corinthians 12:1
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Paul’s Visions and Revelations
12 It is necessary to boast; nothing is to be gained by it, but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
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2 Corinthians 11:6
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6 Even if I am untrained in speech, I certainly am not with respect to knowledge; certainly in every way and in all things we have made this evident to you.(A)
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1 Corinthians 14:26-30
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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) 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, let there be only two or at most three and each in turn, and let one interpret. 28 But if there is no one to interpret, let them be silent in church and speak to themselves and to God. 29 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said. 30 If someone sitting receives a revelation, let the first person be silent.
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1 Corinthians 14:1
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Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues
14 Pursue love and strive for the spiritual gifts and especially that you may prophesy.(A)
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1 Corinthians 13:8-9
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8 Love never ends. But as for prophecies, they will come to an end; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will come to an end. 9 For we know only in part, and we prophesy only in part,
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1 Corinthians 13:2-3
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2 And if I have prophetic powers and understand all mysteries and all knowledge and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.(A) 3 If I give away all my possessions and if I hand over my body so that I may boast[a] but do not have love, I gain nothing.(B)
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- 13.3 Other ancient authorities read body to be burned
1 Corinthians 12:7-8
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7 To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.(A) 8 To one is given through the Spirit the utterance of wisdom and to another the utterance of knowledge according to the same Spirit,(B)
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1 Corinthians 10:33
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33 just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage but that of many, so that they may be saved.(A)
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Romans 16:17
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Final Instructions
17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who create dissensions and hindrances, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.(A)
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Romans 15:14
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Paul’s Reason for Writing So Boldly
14 I myself feel confident about you, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able to instruct one another.(A)
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