¹⁹ Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace^(A) and to mutual edification.^(B)

² Each of us should please our neighbors for their good,^(A) to build them up.^(B)

⁸ So even if I boast somewhat freely about the authority the Lord gave us^(A) for building you up rather than tearing you down,^(B) I will not be ashamed of it.

¹⁹ Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God^(A) as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends,^(B) is for your strengthening.^(C)

¹² to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ^(A) may be built up^(B)