But the person who prophesies speaks to people. That person prophesies to make people stronger, to give them hope, and to comfort them.

但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但作先知讲道的，是对人说，要造就、安慰、劝勉人。

但先知讲道是对人讲的，为了要造就、鼓励、安慰人。

但那讲道的是对人讲说，使他们得着造就、安慰和劝勉。

可是那做先知传道的是对人说，为要造就、鼓励和安慰人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但作先知講道的，是對人說，要造就、安慰、勸勉人。

但先知講道是對人講的，為了要造就、鼓勵、安慰人。

但那講道的是對人講說，使他們得著造就、安慰和勸勉。

但傳講神言的卻是對人講建立勸勉和撫慰。

可是那做先知傳道的是對人說，為要造就、鼓勵和安慰人。

預言者乃與人言、建立獎勸安慰也、

設教者、是與人言、輔德、勸勉、安慰者也、

為先知講道者、乃向人言、以建德、以勸勉、以安慰、

惟作先知之言、則所以覺眾；立人達人、勸人慰人、於是乎賴。

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.

On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.

On the other hand, the person who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for edification, exhortation, and consolation.

But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men edification, and exhortation, and consolation.

But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men[ to] edification, and exhortation, and comfort.

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouragement, and consolation.

But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation.

That’s why I am sending him to you. I want you to know how we are. And I want him to encourage you.

Until I come, spend your time reading Scripture out loud to one another. Spend your time preaching and teaching.

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

It’s the same with you. You want the gifts of the Spirit. So try to do your best in using gifts that build up the church.

The message as it has been taught can be trusted. He must hold firmly to it. Then he will be able to use true teaching to comfort others and build them up. He will be able to prove that people who oppose it are wrong.

But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Let the Holy Spirit guide and help you when you pray.

Teach slaves to obey their masters in everything they do. Tell them to try to please their masters. They must not talk back to them.

So encourage one another with the hope you have. Build each other up. In fact, that’s what you are doing.Brothers and sisters, we ask you to accept the godly leaders who work hard among you. They care for you in the Lord. They correct you.Have a lot of respect for them. Love them because of what they do. Live in peace with one another.Brothers and sisters, we are asking you to warn certain people. These people don’t want to work. Instead, they make trouble. We are also asking you to encourage those who have lost hope. Help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

So let us do all we can to live in peace. And let us work hard to build up one another.

The Law and the Prophets were read aloud. Then the leaders of the synagogue sent word to Paul and his companions. They said,“ Brothers, do you have any words of instruction for the people? If you do, please speak.”

Brothers and sisters, what should we say then? When you come together, each of you brings something. You bring a hymn or a teaching or a message from God. You bring a message in another language or explain what was said in that language. Everything must be done to build up the church.

In the same way, help the young men to control themselves.

Anyone who speaks in other languages builds up only themselves. But the person who prophesies builds up the church.I would like all of you to speak in other languages. But I would rather have you prophesy. The person who prophesies is more helpful than those who speak in other languages. But that is not the case if someone explains what was said in the other languages. Then the whole church can be built up.

You say,“ I have the right to do anything.” But not everything is helpful. Again you say,“ I have the right to do anything.” But not everything builds us up.

These are the things you should teach. Encourage people and give them hope. Correct them with full authority. Don’t let anyone look down on you.

Those who prophesy can all take turns. In that way, everyone can be taught and be given hope.

The appeal we make is based on truth. It comes from a pure heart. We are not trying to trick you.

He gave all these people so that they might prepare God’s people to serve. Then the body of Christ will be built up.That will continue until we all become one in the faith. We will also become one in the knowledge of God’s Son. Then we will be grown up in the faith. We will receive everything that Christ has for us.We will no longer be babies in the faith. We won’t be like ships tossed around by the waves. We won’t be blown here and there by every new teaching. We won’t be blown around by cleverness and tricks. Certain people use them to hide their evil plans.Instead, we will speak the truth in love. So we will grow up in every way to become the body of Christ. Christ is the head of the body.He makes the whole body grow and build itself up in love. Under the control of Christ, each part of the body does its work. It supports the other parts. In that way, the body is joined and held together.

And command them not to spend their time on stories that are made up. They must not waste time on family histories that never end. These things only lead to fights about ideas. They don’t help God’s work move forward. His work is done by faith.

We sent our brother Timothy to give you strength and hope in your faith. He works together with us in God’s service to spread the good news about Christ.

You know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

I am sending him to you for one reason. I want you to know what is happening here. I want him to encourage you and make your hearts strong.

Brothers and sisters, I beg you to accept my word. It tells you to be faithful. Accept my word because I have written to you only a short letter.

Some slaves have masters who are believers. They shouldn’t show their masters disrespect just because they are also believers. Instead, they should serve them even better. That’s because their masters are loved by them as believers. These masters are committed to caring for their slaves. These are the things you are to teach. Try hard to get the believers to do them.

Now you should forgive him and comfort him. Then he won’t be sad more than he can stand.

Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee and Samaria enjoyed a time of peace. The church was strengthened and grew larger. That’s because they worshiped the Lord and the Holy Spirit helped them.

So encourage one another with these words of comfort.

He comforts us in all our troubles. Now we can comfort others when they are in trouble. We ourselves receive comfort from God.

There they helped the believers gain strength. They told them to remain faithful to what they had been taught.“ We must go through many hard times to enter God’s kingdom,” they said.

I consider Silas to be a faithful brother. With his help I have written you this short letter. I have written it to encourage you. And I have written to speak the truth about the true grace of God. Remain strong in it.

And let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us encourage one another with words of hope. Let us do this even more as you see Christ’s return approaching.

Don’t let any evil talk come out of your mouths. Say only what will help to build others up and meet their needs. Then what you say will help those who listen.

Judas and Silas were prophets. They said many things to give strength and hope to the believers.

You are certainly giving thanks. But no one else is being built up.

We belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. So we strongly command people like that to settle down. They have to earn the food they eat.

Is it encouraging others? Then encourage them. Is it giving to others? Then give freely. Is it being a leader? Then work hard at it. Is it showing mercy? Then do it cheerfully.

Each of us should please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for them in order to build them up.

But build one another up every day. Do it as long as there is still time. Then none of you will become stubborn. You won’t be fooled by sin’s tricks.

John said many other things to warn the people. He also announced the good news to them.

Now I want to talk about some other matters, brothers and sisters. We taught you how to live in a way that pleases God. In fact, that is how you are living. In the name of the Lord Jesus we ask and beg you to do it more and more.

Now I want to deal with food sacrificed to statues of gods. We know that“ We all have knowledge.” But knowledge makes people proud, while love builds them up.