Thematic Bible: Is the object of
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Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial gifts
It is the same with you. Since you are eager for manifestations of the Spirit, seek to abound in order to strengthen the church.
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But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation. The one who speaks in a tongue builds himself up, but the one who prophesies builds up the church. I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.
Edification » Is the object of » Ministerial authority
For if I boast somewhat more about our authority that the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed of doing so.
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Because of this I am writing these things while absent, so that when I arrive I may not have to deal harshly with you by using my authority -- the Lord gave it to me for building up, not for tearing down!
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Edification » Is the object of » The ministerial office
It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, that is, to build up the body of Christ,
Edification » Is the object of » The church's union in Christ
From him the whole body grows, fitted and held together through every supporting ligament. As each one does its part, the body grows in love.
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