1 Corinthians 14:3

3 On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their yupbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

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So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding.

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Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” This “knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 10:23
“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.

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


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ch. 21:5; [Isa. 15:2; Jer. 9:26; 48:37]