Romans 15:2

New American Bible - revised edition

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

Cross References

Romans 14:19

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

1 Corinthians 10:23

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

1 Corinthians 10:24

No one should seek his own advantage, but that of his neighbor.

1 Corinthians 10:33

just as I try to please everyone in every way, not seeking my own benefit but that of the many, that they may be saved.

1 Corinthians 13:5

it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury,

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 14:3

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

2 Corinthians 12:19

Have you been thinking all along that we are defending ourselves before you? In the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and all for building you up, beloved.

2 Corinthians 13:9

For we rejoice when we are weak but you are strong. What we pray for is your improvement.

Ephesians 4:12

to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,

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.