Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, leading to edification.
Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another.
All things are lawful for me, but not all things are profitable; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.
Let no one seek his own concerns, but let each one seek another's concern.
just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
does not behave disgracefully, does not seek its own, is not provoked to anger, thinks no evil;
What is it then, brothers? Whenever you come together, each of you has a song, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort.
Again, do you think that we are defending ourselves to you? We speak before God in Christ. But we do all things, beloved, for your edification.
For we rejoice whenever we are weak, but you are strong. And this also we pray, that you may be made complete.
for the perfecting of the saints for the work of ministry, for the building up of the body of Christ,
Let no corrupt word proceed from your mouth, but only what is good for edification, that it may give grace to them that hear.