1 Corinthians 14:26
So then, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, different people will sing, or teach, or share a special message, or speak in a tongue, or give an interpretation. But everything should be done to build up and encourage the church.
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Romans 14:19So let's pursue the path of peace, and find ways to encourage each other.
1 Corinthians 14:4Those that speak in a tongue only build themselves up, but those who speak God's message build up the church. I would like it if you all spoke in tongues, but I'd prefer if you could speak God's message.
1 Corinthians 14:27If anyone wants to speak in a tongue, make it just two, or three at the most, taking turns, and someone should interpret what is said.
2 Corinthians 12:19Maybe you're thinking that all along we've been just trying to defend ourselves. No, we speak for Christ before God. Everything we do, friends, is for your benefit.
Ephesians 4:12with the purpose of preparing God's people for the work of helping others, to help the body of Christ to grow.
Ephesians 4:29Don't use bad language. Speak words that will encourage people as necessary, so that those who listen will be helped.
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:22-26
On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 21 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. 22 Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. 23 If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or… Read the whole commentary →