Acts 15:32
Judas and Silas, being prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived he saw the grace of God and was glad. He exhorted them all to remain true to the Lord as their only purpose of heart.
Acts 13:1
There were prophets and teachers in the congregation at Antioch. This included: Barnabas, and Simeon called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.
Acts 14:22
They strengthened the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith. They said, We must enter the kingdom of God through much tribulation.
Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the tired hands and the knees that tremble with weakness.
Daniel 11:1
I stood up to confirm and strengthen Darius the Mede in his first year.
Matthew 23:34
Look! I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will torture and kill. Others you will torment and persecute from city to city.
Luke 11:49
It is for this reason the wisdom of God said, 'I send to them prophets and apostles and they will persecute and kill some of them.'
Acts 2:17-18
It will come to pass in the last days, says God, I will pour out from my Spirit upon all flesh. (Greek: apo, from) Your sons and your daughters will prophesy (proclaim God's Word). Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.
Acts 2:40
He gave a thorough witness with many words and exhorted them, saying: Save yourselves from this indecent generation.
Acts 11:27
Prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch at that time.
Acts 15:1
Some men came down from Judea to teach the brothers. They said: You cannot be saved unless you become circumcised according to the custom of Moses.
Acts 15:22
The apostles and elders along with the whole congregation desired to send chosen men to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas; namely, Judas surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brothers.
Acts 15:41
He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the congregations.
Acts 18:23
After spending some time there he departed through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia strengthening all the disciples.
Acts 20:2
He went to Greece after traveling through the area giving encouragement.
Romans 12:6
We have gifts that differ according to the grace that is given to us. Whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;
Romans 12:8
or he who exhorts; on exhortation; he who gives let him do it with liberality; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.
1 Corinthians 1:8
He will also confirm (establish) you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:28-29
God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.
1 Corinthians 14:3
But the person who prophesies (proclaims God's Word openly) speaks to men to build up, encourage and comfort.
1 Corinthians 14:29
Let two or three prophets speak and let the others listen.
1 Corinthians 14:32
Let the prophets control the spirits (minds) (mental disposition) of the prophets.
Ephesians 3:5
It was not made known to other generations of the sons of men, as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit.
Ephesians 4:11-13
He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, shepherds and teachers.
1 Thessalonians 2:11
You know how we dealt with each one of you. It was like a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging and showing you.
1 Thessalonians 3:2
So we sent Timothy, our brother and God's fellow worker in the good news of Christ. He came to strengthen and encourage you concerning your faith.
1 Thessalonians 4:1
Furthermore, we encourage you, brothers, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you ought to walk, and to please God, so you would abound more and more.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
We ask you brothers to warn the unruly and comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all men.
1 Thessalonians 5:20
Do not despise prophesying.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command and warn them to lead orderly lives and work to earn their own living.
1 Timothy 2:1
I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men,
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long-suffering and teaching.
Titus 2:6-15
Urge the younger men to be sound in mind.
1 Peter 5:1
I exhort the elders among you. I too am an older man and a witness of the sufferings of Christ. I am also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed.
1 Peter 5:10
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will perfect, establish, and strengthen you.
1 Peter 5:12
By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast.