12 Bible Verses about Being An Encourager
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So comfort one another, and try to build one another up, as indeed you are doing.
For everything that was written of old has been written for our instruction, that through patience, and through the comfort of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
In this way Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas ("Son of Encouragement" is what it means), who was a native Cyprus,
I have said all this to you that in me you might have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be courageous; I have overcome the world."
From your lips let no evil words come forth, but such as occasion warrants, such as are good for upbuilding and give a blessing to the hearers.
And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let is go back and visit the brothers in every city in which we have proclaimed the word of the Lord. Let us see how they fare." Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John, who was called Mark. But Paul thought it unwise to take with them one who had deserted them to the Pamphylia, and had not gone on with them to the work.read more.
So there arose a sharp irritation, so that they parted company; Barnabas taking Mark with him, sailed away to Cyprus; while Paul chose Silas, and set forth commended by the brothers to the grace of God.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if virtue is anything, if honor is anything, be always thinking about these.
But he who prophesies addresses words to men that build up, encourage, and console.
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope, unwavering (for He is faithful who promised); and let us consider one another, to provoke unto love and good works;
In this way Joseph, whom the apostles called Barnabas ("Son of Encouragement" is what it means), who was a native Cyprus, sold a farm which he had, and brought the price, and laid it at the apostles' feet.
