Thematic Bible: Is the object of


Thematic Bible




But he who prophesies speaks to men edification and encouragement and comfort. He who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but he who prophesies builds up the congregation. Now I want you all to speak in tongues, but more that ye may prophesy. For greater is he who prophesies than he who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the congregation may receive edification.

For even if I also should boast somewhat more abundantly about our authority (which the Lord gave us for building up, and not for tearing you down), I will not be shamed, Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchHuman Authority, Nature OfAuthority, Responsibilities OfSelf ConfidenceMinisters, Description OfConverts To ChristianityBuilding Up The ChurchAuthority Of DisciplesNot Put To ShamePaul's BoastingBoasting

Because of this I write these things while absent, so that I may not act harshly when present, according to the authority that the Lord gave me for building up and not for tearing down. Verse ConceptsApostles, Authority In ChurchHuman Authority, Nature OfAuthority, Responsibilities OfMinisters, Description OfSharpnessBuilding Up The ChurchWriting LettersAuthority Of DisciplesDestruction Of The ChurchGone AwayStrictnessIn Men's Presence

And indeed he gave the apostles, and the prophets, and the evangelists, and the shepherds and teachers for the perfecting of the sanctified, for the work of ministry, for edification of the body of the Christ.