1 Timothy 4:13
Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.
Matthew 13:51-52
Jesus asked, "Have you understood all these things?" "Yes," they said to him.
John 5:39
You search the Scriptures, because in them you think that you have eternal life; and these are they that testify of me.
Acts 6:4
But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word."
Acts 17:11
Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Romans 12:8
he who exhorts, in exhortation; he who gives, with liberality; he who leads, with diligence; he who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their edification and encouragement and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:6
But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking in tongues, what will I profit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
1 Corinthians 14:26
What is the outcome then, brethren? When you come together, each one has a hymn, or a teaching, or a revelation, or a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.
1 Timothy 3:14-15
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that,
1 Timothy 4:6
If you point out these things to the brethren, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
1 Timothy 4:16
Take heed to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in them, for if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers.
2 Timothy 2:15-17
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction.
Titus 2:15
Speak these things; exhort and reprove with all authority. Let no one disregard you.