但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但先知讲道是对人讲的，为了要造就、鼓励、安慰人。

但那讲道的是对人讲说，使他们得着造就、安慰和劝勉。

可是那做先知传道的是对人说，为要造就、鼓励和安慰人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但先知講道是對人講的，為了要造就、鼓勵、安慰人。

但那講道的是對人講說，使他們得著造就、安慰和勸勉。

但傳講神言的卻是對人講建立勸勉和撫慰。

可是那做先知傳道的是對人說，為要造就、鼓勵和安慰人。

預言者乃與人言、建立獎勸安慰也、

設教者、是與人言、輔德、勸勉、安慰者也、

為先知講道者、乃向人言、以建德、以勸勉、以安慰、

惟作先知之言、則所以覺眾；立人達人、勸人慰人、於是乎賴。

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.

On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification, exhortation, and consolation.

But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men[ to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage you. (niv)

Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. (niv)

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage— with great patience and careful instruction. (niv)

So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. (niv)

He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. (niv)

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, (niv)

Teach slaves to be subject to their masters in everything, to try to please them, not to talk back to them, (niv)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. (niv)

Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. (niv)

After the reading from the Law 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.” (niv)

What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. (niv)

Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled. (niv)

Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. (niv)

“ I have the right to do anything,” you say— but not everything is beneficial.“ I have the right to do anything”— but not everything is constructive. (niv)

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. (niv)

For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. (niv)

For the appeal we make does not spring from error or impure motives, nor are we trying to trick you. (niv)

to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built upuntil we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming.Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. (niv)

or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work— which is by faith. (niv)

We sent Timothy, who is our brother and co- worker in God’s service in spreading the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith, (niv)

For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, (niv)

I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. (niv)

Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly. (niv)

Those who have believing masters should not show them disrespect just because they are fellow believers. Instead, they should serve them even better because their masters are dear to them as fellow believers and are devoted to the welfare of their slaves. These are the things you are to teach and insist on. (niv)

Now instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. (niv)

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace and was strengthened. Living in the fear of the Lord and encouraged by the Holy Spirit, it increased in numbers. (niv)

Therefore encourage one another with these words. (niv)

who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. (niv)

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith.“ We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. (niv)

With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. (niv)

not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another— and all the more as you see the Day approaching. (niv)

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (niv)

Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. (niv)

You are giving thanks well enough, but no one else is edified. (niv)

Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the food they eat. (niv)

if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. (niv)

Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. (niv)

But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called“ Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. (niv)

And with many other words John exhorted the people and proclaimed the good news to them. (niv)

As for other matters, brothers and sisters, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. (niv)

Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that“ We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. (niv)