Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Comfort » The duty of administering
And we exhort you, brothers: warn those who are irresponsible, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
says your God.
But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.
For you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may learn and everyone may be encouraged.
As a result, you should instead forgive and comfort him. Otherwise, this one may be overwhelmed by excessive grief.
Therefore encourage one another with these words.
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.
Verse Concepts
Mercy » Should be shown » To backsliders
I'll get up, go to my father, and say to him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight. I'm no longer worthy to be called your son. Make me like one of your hired hands.' So he got up and went to his father. But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him.
The punishment by the majority is sufficient for such a person, so now you should forgive and comfort him instead; otherwise, this one may be overwhelmed by excessive grief. Therefore I urge you to confirm your love to him.