² Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.^(A)

Christian Liberty

²³ “Everything is permissible,”^[a][b] but not everything is helpful. “Everything is permissible,”^[c] but not everything builds up.

³ But the person who prophesies speaks to people for edification, encouragement, and consolation.

Order in Church Meetings

²⁶ What then is the conclusion, brothers? Whenever you come together, each one^[a] has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation, another language, or an interpretation.^(A) All things must be done for edification.

¹⁹ You have thought all along that we were defending ourselves to you.^[a] No, in the sight of God we are speaking in Christ, and everything, dear friends, is for building you up.^(A)

¹² for the training of the saints in the work of ministry, to build up the body of Christ,^(A)

²⁹ No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need,^[a] so that it gives grace to those who hear.