So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.
Romans 15:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Each one of us is to please his neighbour for his good, to build him up. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbor for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him [to strengthen him and build him up spiritually]. American Standard Version (1901) Let each one of us please his neighbor for that which is good, unto edifying. Common English Bible Each of us should please our neighbors for their good in order to build them up. Catholic Public Domain Version Each one of you should please his neighbor unto good, for edification. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Let every one of you please his neighbour unto good, to edification. |
So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.
‘Everything is permissible’, but not everything is beneficial. ‘Everything is permissible’, but not everything builds up.
just as I also try to please everyone in everything, not seeking my own benefit, but the benefit of many, so that they may be saved.
is not rude, is not self-seeking, is not irritable, and does not keep a record of wrongs.
What then, brothers and sisters? Whenever you come together, each one has a hymn, a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Everything is to be done for building up.
On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.
Have you been thinking all along that we were defending ourselves to you? No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.
We rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. We also pray that you become fully mature.
to equip the saints for the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,
No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.