Thematic Bible: The duty of administering


Thematic Bible





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

For [in this way] you can all prophesy one by one, so that everyone may be instructed and everyone may be encouraged; Verse ConceptsSpiritual Gifts, Purpose OfProphesyingIn TurnExhort OthersProphesying In The ChurchEncouraging Others

so instead [of further rebuke, now] you should rather [graciously] forgive and comfort and encourage him, to keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. Verse ConceptsDespondency, Causes OfMercy, Response To God'sSympathyComfort, Of FriendsHuman ComfortForgive One Anotherforgiving othersForgiving YourselfLove And ForgivenessDespairBeing Overwhelmedoverwhelmed