1 Corinthians 14:3

New American Bible - revised edition

On the other hand, one who prophesies does speak to human beings, for their building up, encouragement, and solace.

Cross References

Luke 3:18

Exhorting them in many other ways, he preached good news to the people.

Acts 13:15

After the reading of the law and the prophets, the synagogue officials sent word to them, “My brothers, if one of you has a word of exhortation for the people, please speak.” Paul’s Address in the Synagogue.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

Acts 15:32

Judas and Silas, who were themselves prophets, exhorted and strengthened the brothers with many words.

Acts 4:36

Thus Joseph, also named by the apostles Barnabas (which is translated “son of encouragement”), a Levite, a Cypriot by birth,

Acts 9:31

The church throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was at peace. It was being built up and walked in the fear of the Lord, and with the consolation of the holy Spirit it grew in numbers. Peter Heals Aeneas at Lydda.

Romans 12:8

if one exhorts, in exhortation; if one contributes, in generosity; if one is over others, with diligence; if one does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Mutual Love.

Romans 14:19

Let us then pursue what leads to peace and to building up one another.

Romans 15:2

let each of us please our neighbor for the good, for building up.

1 Corinthians 10:23

“Everything is lawful,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is lawful,” but not everything builds up.

1 Corinthians 14:12

So with yourselves: since you strive eagerly for spirits, seek to have an abundance of them for building up the church. Need for Interpretation.

1 Corinthians 14:17

For you may be giving thanks very well, but the other is not built up.

1 Corinthians 14:26

So what is to be done, brothers? When you assemble, one has a psalm, another an instruction, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything should be done for building up.

1 Corinthians 14:31

For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all be encouraged.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now in regard to meat sacrificed to idols: we realize that “all of us have knowledge”; knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

2 Corinthians 1:4

who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.

2 Corinthians 2:7

so that on the contrary you should forgive and encourage him instead, or else the person may be overwhelmed by excessive pain.

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 6:22

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us and that he may encourage your hearts.

Colossians 4:8

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us and that he may encourage your hearts,

1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children,

1 Thessalonians 2:3

Our exhortation was not from delusion or impure motives, nor did it work through deception.

1 Thessalonians 3:2

and sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally, brothers, we earnestly ask and exhort you in the Lord Jesus that, as you received from us how you should conduct yourselves to please God—and as you are conducting yourselves—you do so even more.

1 Thessalonians 4:18

Therefore, console one another with these words.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Such people we instruct and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and to eat their own food.

1 Timothy 1:4

or to concern themselves with myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the plan of God that is to be received by faith.

1 Timothy 4:13

Until I arrive, attend to the reading, exhortation, and teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2

Those whose masters are believers must not take advantage of them because they are brothers but must give better service because those who will profit from their work are believers and are beloved. Teach and urge these things.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the word; be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient; convince, reprimand, encourage through all patience and teaching.

Titus 1:9

holding fast to the true message as taught so that he will be able both to exhort with sound doctrine and to refute opponents.

Titus 2:15

Say these things. Exhort and correct with all authority. Let no one look down on you.

Titus 2:6

Urge the younger men, similarly, to control themselves,

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be under the control of their masters in all respects, giving them satisfaction, not talking back to them

Hebrews 10:25

We should not stay away from our assembly, as is the custom of some, but encourage one another, and this all the more as you see the day drawing near.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers, I ask you to bear with this message of encouragement, for I have written to you rather briefly.

Hebrews 3:13

Encourage yourselves daily while it is still “today,” so that none of you may grow hardened by the deceit of sin.

1 Peter 5:12

I write you this briefly through Silvanus, whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.

Jude 1:20

But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith; pray in the holy Spirit.