Thematic Bible: Edification
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Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
Even so ye, forasmuch as ye desire the things of the Spirit, earnestly pursue excellence unto the edification of the congregation .
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But he that prophesies speaks unto men for edification and exhortation and comfort. He that speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself, but he that prophesies edifies the congregation . I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied, for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, that the congregation may receive edifying.
Edification » Use self-denial to promote, in others
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
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even as I please everyone in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
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Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For though I should glory somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord has given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I shall not be ashamed,
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Therefore I write these things being absent lest being present I should treat you with more severity, according to the power which the Lord has given me for edification, and not for destruction.
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Edification » Edifying one another
Therefore comfort and edify one another, even as ye do.
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Let each one of us please his neighbour in that which is good, unto edification. For the Christ did not please himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of those that reproached thee fell on me.
Edification » All to be done to
Again, do ye think that we excuse ourselves unto you? We speak before God in Christ, but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.
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Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good for edification, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
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Edification » Mutual, commanded
Therefore comfort and edify one another, even as ye do.
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Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace and the edification of each one to the others.
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Edification » All things not edifying
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but all things do not edify.
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All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient; all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.
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Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ
Edification » What edifies
Now as concerning things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but charity edifies.
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Edification » Love leads to
Now as concerning things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but charity edifies.
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Edification » Described
for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ until we all come forth in the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the coming of age of the Christ: That we no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, by which they lie in wait to deceive, read more.
but following the truth in charity, let us grow up into him in all things, who is the head, the Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and well tied together among itself by the nourishment that every connecting bond supplies, by the operation of each member according to measure they have received, making increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in charity.
but following the truth in charity, let us grow up into him in all things, who is the head, the Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and well tied together among itself by the nourishment that every connecting bond supplies, by the operation of each member according to measure they have received, making increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in charity.
Edification » What Christ provided for the purpose of edification
But unto each one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of the Christ. Therefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men. (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? read more.
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all the heavens, that he might fulfill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ
He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all the heavens, that he might fulfill all things.) And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers, for the perfecting of the saints in the work of the ministry, unto the edifying of the body of the Christ
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
From whom the whole body fitly joined together and well tied together among itself by the nourishment that every connecting bond supplies, by the operation of each member according to measure they have received, making increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in charity.
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Edification » Godly edifying
nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which generate questions other than that the edification of God is by faith.
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Edification » Foolish questions opposed to
nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which generate questions other than that the edification of God is by faith.
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Edification » Exhortation to
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto eternal life,
Edification » The gospel, the instrument of
And now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is powerful to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
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Edification » The peace of the church favors
Then the congregations had rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria and were edified, walking in the fear of the Lord, and with the comfort of the Holy Spirit they were multiplied.
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Faith » Through it is » Edification
nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which generate questions other than that the edification of God is by faith.
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But ye, beloved, building up yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
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