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It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.

Verse ConceptsAggressionBeing In LoveIrritationMannersDo Not Be SelfishPeople Forgiving OthersUnconditional Love

But [on the other hand] the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification [to promote their spiritual growth] and [speaks words of] encouragement [to uphold and advise them concerning the matters of God] and [speaks words of] consolation [to compassionately comfort them].

Verse ConceptsBeing An EncouragerEdification, Means OfAfflictions, Consolation DuringComfort, Of FriendsBuilding Up The ChurchHuman ComfortExhort OthersProphesying In The ChurchEncouragementEncouraging OthersMotivationencouraginguplifting

I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.

Verse ConceptsProphecy, In NtBuilding Up The ChurchInterpreting LanguageEach Local ChurchRight DesiresProphecyProphecies concerningLanguageThe church

for instance, brethren, if I deliver myself to you in an unknown tongue, what good shall I do you, except I deliver to you the meaning of what is said, whether it relate to revelation, to mystical knowledge, to prophecy, or to doctrine.

Verse ConceptsProfitsTeachingAcquiring KnowledgeTeaching In The ChurchDoing Gooddoctrine

Even inanimate things--flutes or harps, for instance--when yielding a sound, if they make no distinction in the notes, how shall the tune which is played on the flute or the harp be known?

Verse ConceptsFlutesHarpsIgnorant Of FactsBeing Differentinstruments

There is, for instance, a certain number of different languages in the world, and not one of them fails to convey meaning.

Verse ConceptsLanguages ConfusedMeaningAll Languages

If therefore I do not know the power of the sound, I shall be to him that speaks a barbarian, and he that speaks a barbarian for me.

Verse ConceptsBarbariansMeaningReckoned As Foreigners

Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may [be gifted to] translate or explain [what he says].

Verse ConceptsInterpreting LanguageMental Abuse

What is my conclusion then? I will certainly pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind in action too. I will certainly sing with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind in action too. For if you give thanks with your spirit only,

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Life, Described ByPraise, Should Be Offered ByPrayer, Offered WithI Will Sing PraisesThinking ArightPraying For OthersThe MindPraise And WorshipWorshiping Togethermindset

For otherwise, if you praise in [your] spirit, how will the one who fills the place of the outsider say the "amen" at your thanksgiving, because he does not know what you are saying?

Verse ConceptsAgreement, Before GodAmenNot Understanding Sayings

But in the church it would be better for me to make use of five words of which the sense was clear, so that others might have profit, than ten thousand words in a strange tongue.

Verse ConceptsFive ThingsThinking ArightTeaching In The ChurchEach Local ChurchLanguageThe TonguespeakingMaturityorder

In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord.

Verse ConceptsForeignersUnknown Languages

As for speaking in a 'tongue,' let only two or at most three speak at one meeting, and that in turn. Also, let someone interpret;

Verse ConceptsIn TurnTwo Or ThreeLanguageThe Tonguespeakinggroups

for the spirits of prophets are subject to the prophets [the prophecy is under the speaker’s control, and he can stop speaking];

Verse ConceptsControlSubmissionControlling EmotionsProphecySpiritual GiftsGod Being In ControlprophetsorderSelf Control

If any man think himself a prophet, either spiritual: let him understand what things I write unto you. For they are the commandments of the Lord.

Verse ConceptsCommands, in NTethics, basis ofSpiritual Gifts, Warnings AboutLiving Not For The MaterialChrist's OrdersSpecial RevelationPositive Thinkingrecognition

Therefore, my Brothers, strive for the gift of preaching, and yet do not forbid speaking in 'tongues.'

Verse ConceptsEnthusiasmSpiritual Gifts, Warnings AboutProphesying In The Church

Now brothers, I want to clarify for you the gospel I proclaimed to you; you received it and have taken your stand on it.

Verse ConceptsRemindersStandingAcceptance, Of The GospelThe Gospel Preached

By this faith you are saved [reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose], if you hold firmly to the word which I preached to you, unless you believed in vain [just superficially and without complete commitment].

Verse ConceptsForeknowledgeReasons For Faith In ChristUseless ReligionThe Gospel Of SalvationKeeping FaithBeing SavedpreachingFutile Faith

And last of all He appeared to me also, as one born out of due time: for I am the lest of the apostles,

Verse ConceptsResurrection Of Christ, AppearancesUntimelinessChrist AppearingEnd Of ActionsAbortion

And we are found also false witnesses of God; for we have witnessed concerning God that he raised the Christ, whom he has not raised if indeed those that are dead are not raised.

Verse ConceptsAre The Dead Raised?Christ Would Risereality

[For that matter] why are we [running such risks and putting ourselves] in danger [nearly] every hour [if there is no resurrection]?

Verse Conceptsrisk

I am daily receiving new mortifications, witness your cruel boastings against me, which I bear for the sake of Christ Jesus our Lord;

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfPaul's BoastingMeaning Of The Risen LifePride

And as for what you sow—you are not sowing the future body, but only a seed, perhaps of wheat or another grain.

Verse ConceptsReaping What You SowPlanting SeedsChange And Growth

it is sown an animal body, it is raised a spiritual body: for there is an animal body, and there is a spiritual body.

Verse ConceptsMan, Trichotomy View OfThat Which Is SpiritualLife In A Material WorldThe Bodyfitnesssowing

Now I say this, my brothers, that it is not possible for flesh and blood to have a part in the kingdom of God; and death may not have a part in life.

Verse ConceptsKingdom Of God, Entry IntoExclusionTransient BodyLimitations Of The BodyNo DecayPeople Are Corruptiblecorruption

Here is a secret truth for you: not all of us are to die, but all of us are to be changed ??52 changed in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet-call. The trumpet will sound, the dead will rise imperishable, and we shall be changed.

Verse ConceptsMetaphysicsMysteryPeople TransformedNot DyingDeath Of The RighteousPeople Who Didn't DieDying

but when this corruptible shall be invested with incorruptibility, and this mortal with immortality, then shall be fulfilled that passage of scripture, " death is swallowed up for ever."

Verse ConceptsThe Immortal SoulTransient BodyClothed With Good ThingsOvercoming DeathPeople Are CorruptibleScriptures Fulfilled

On my arrival I will furnish credentials for those whom you select, and send them to convey your bounty to Jerusalem;

Verse ConceptsJourneyLettersPeople VisitingPraising Specific People

but it may be that I will stay with you [for a while], or even spend the winter, so that you may send me on my way to wherever I may go afterward.

Verse ConceptsWinterPeople Sending People

As for our brother Apollos, I have strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers. It was not at all his desire to come now, but he will come when he has the opportunity.

Verse ConceptsApollosRight Time For People

I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.

Verse ConceptsPeople Providing

And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Verse ConceptsTypes Of ChristBrotherly LoveGod Will ComfortThe Gospel Of Salvation

He rescued us from so great a threat of death, and will continue to rescue us. On Him we have set our hope. And He will again rescue us [from danger and draw us near],

Verse ConceptsAfflicted SaintsAccepting ChristDeliverance, Types OfHope, In GodRescueDeath Of A Family MemberDespairFamily DeathThe PastLoss Of A Loved Onerisk

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