Quotes about Community
Now you are the body of Christ, and each of you is a member of it.
- 1 Corinthians 12:27
The one who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but the one who prophesies edifies the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:4
I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:5
You may be giving thanks well enough, but the other one is not edified.
- 1 Corinthians 14:17
So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
- 1 Corinthians 14:23
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.
- 1 Corinthians 14:26
Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
- 1 Corinthians 14:29
For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
- 1 Corinthians 14:31
After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep.
- 1 Corinthians 15:6
Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
- 1 Corinthians 16:6
I am glad that Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus have arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.
- 1 Corinthians 16:17
For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
- 1 Corinthians 16:18