1 Corinthians 14:31

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1 Corinthians 14:29–33 · Berean Standard Bible

29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

30 And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.

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

32 The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

33 For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.

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But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

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let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel

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to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,

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that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.

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.

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But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,

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and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.

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

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Therefore encourage one another with these words.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

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And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.