But those who proclaim God's message speak to people and give them help, encouragement, and comfort.

But in church worship I would rather speak five words that can be understood, in order to teach others, than speak thousands of words in strange tongues.

If they want to find out about something, they should ask their husbands at home. It is a disgraceful thing for a woman to speak in a church meeting.

These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,

Anything you say to the wise will make them wiser. Whatever you tell the righteous will add to their knowledge.

It was he who "gave gifts to people"; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers.

He did this to prepare all God's people for the work of Christian service, in order to build up the body of Christ.

What I mean is that both you and I will be helped at the same time, you by my faith and I by yours.

He helps us in all our troubles, so that we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.

But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us with the coming of Titus.

It was not only his coming that cheered us, but also his report of how you encouraged him. He told us how much you want to see me, how sorry you are, how ready you are to defend me; and so I am even happier now.

That is why I am sending him to you---to tell you how all of us are getting along and to encourage you.

So then, encourage one another with these words.

And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing.

We urge you, our friends, to warn the idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.