Thematic Bible: Is the object of
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Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
So if you are desiring the things which the Spirit gives, let your minds be turned first to the things which are for the good of the church.
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But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength. He who makes use of tongues may do good to himself; but he who gives the prophet's word does good to the church. Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For though I might take pride in our authority (which the Lord gave for building you up, and not for your destruction), it will not be a cause of shame to me:
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For this cause I am writing these things while I am away, so that there may be need for me, when I am present, to make use of sharp measures, by the authority which the Lord has given me for building up and not for destruction.
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Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
And he gave some as Apostles, and some, prophets; and some, preachers of the good news; and some to give care and teaching; For the training of the saints as servants in the church, for the building up of the body of Christ:
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
Through whom all the body, being rightly formed and united together, by the full working of every part, is increased to the building up of itself in love.
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