1 Thessalonians 5:11

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Cross-reference

1 Thessalonians 4:10 urges them to excel more in brotherly love—same letter, same encouragement to continue good works.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Paul gives the same command to encourage one another with the hope of Christ's return — a direct parallel within the same letter.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:11, Paul recalls his own fatherly encouragement—the same pattern he now urges them to continue.

Ephesians 4:29 commands speech that builds up—same focus on edifying others with words.

Ephesians 4:16 says the body builds itself up in love—echoes the mutual edification here.

Ephesians 4:12 describes building up the body of Christ—directly parallel to building one another up.

In 2 Corinthians 12:19, Paul says his speaking is for your upbuilding—same edification theme as encouraging one another.

In 1 Corinthians 14:12, Paul urges excelling in gifts that build up the church — directly paralleling the command to build each other up.

In 1 Corinthians 14:5, Paul prioritizes prophecy because it edifies the church — the same building up called for here.

In 1 Corinthians 10:23, Paul emphasizes what is constructive (building up) over mere rights — echoing the priority of edification here.

Romans 15:14 says you are able to admonish one another—parallel command for mutual exhortation.

Romans 15:2 Parallel

In Romans 15:2, Paul says to please neighbors for their good to build them up — a direct parallel to building each other up here.

In Romans 14:19, Paul urges pursuing peace and mutual edification — the same 'building up' concept as the command here.

In Hebrews 3:13, the call to encourage one another daily to avoid sin's deceit mirrors the exhortation here to build each other up.

In Hebrews 10:25, encouraging one another is tied to assembling together and anticipating the Day — closely paralleling the mutual edification here.

Jude 1:20 Parallel

Jude 1:20 urges building yourselves up in your most holy faith—identical language of building up.

Colossians 4:8 shows Tychicus sent to encourage hearts—a specific example of the mutual encouragement Paul commands here.

Hebrews 10:24 echoes this call: believers are to stir up one another to love and good works—identical mutual edification.

In 2 Corinthians 1:4, God comforts us so we can comfort others — the source and model for the encouragement commanded.

In Colossians 3:16, believers teach and admonish one another through song — another form of the mutual edification commanded.

Ecclesiastes 4:12 says two can withstand an attacker—illustrates strength in community, supporting mutual encouragement.

In 1 Corinthians 14:31, prophecy encourages all — a specific means of the mutual encouragement commanded here.

In 1 Corinthians 14:26, Paul orders all worship to be done for building up — the same principle of mutual edification.

In 1 Corinthians 14:3, prophecy provides upbuilding, encouragement, and consolation — the exact same edification goal.

Acts 9:31 Parallel

In Acts 9:31, the church is described as being 'built up' — the same edification that Paul commands here.

In Malachi 3:16, those who fear God speak to one another — a pattern of mutual encouragement that Paul commands here.

Acts 20:12 Parallel

In Acts 20:12, the believers are comforted after Eutychus' restoration — an instance of the comfort/encouragement Paul commands.

John 11:19 Parallel

In John 11:19, many come to console Mary and Martha — a concrete example of the encouragement Paul urges believers to practice.