edification.

1 Corinthians 14:4, 12, 26
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. . . .

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 10:23
"Everything is permissible, " but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible, " but not everything is edifying.

Acts 9:31
Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Romans 15:2
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Ephesians 4:12-16, 29
to equip the saints for works of ministry, to build up the body of Christ, . . .

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

1 Timothy 1:4
or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God's work, which is by faith.

Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,

exhortation.

Luke 3:18
With these and many other exhortations, John proclaimed the good news to the people.

Acts 13:15
After the reading from the Law and the Prophets, the synagogue leaders sent word to them: "Brothers, if you have a word of encouragement for the people, please speak."

Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God, " they said.

Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

1 Thessalonians 5:11, 14
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. . . .

2 Thessalonians 3:12
We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching.

1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Titus 1:9
He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it was taught, so that by sound teaching he will be able to encourage others and refute those who contradict this message.

Titus 2:6, 9, 15
In the same way, urge the younger men to be self-controlled. . . .

Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness.

Hebrews 10:25
Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written you briefly.

1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, 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 firm in it.

comfort.

1 Corinthians 14:31
For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.

2 Corinthians 1:4
who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

2 Corinthians 2:7
So instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.

Ephesians 6:22
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Colossians 4:8
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 2:11
For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

1 Thessalonians 3:2
We sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

1 Thessalonians 4:18
Therefore encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 5:11-14
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. . . .