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Ephesians 1:17
that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him.
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Romans 6:17
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were entrusted,
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2 Peter 1 5
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge,
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2 Timothy 3 16
All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness;
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Jeremiah 23:32
Behold, I am against those who have prophesied false dreams,” declares the Lord,“ and reported them and led My people astray by their lies and reckless boasting; yet I did not send them nor command them, nor do they provide this people the slightest benefit,” declares the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 14 26-1 Corinthians 14 30
What is the outcome then, brothers and sisters? When you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue, has an interpretation. All things are to be done for edification.If anyone speaks in a tongue, it must be by two or at the most three, and each one in turn, and one is to interpret;but if there is no interpreter, he is to keep silent in church; and have him speak to himself and to God.Have two or three prophets speak, and have the others pass judgment.But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, then the first one is to keep silent.
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1 Samuel 12 21
Indeed, you must not turn aside, for then you would go after useless things which cannot benefit or save, because they are useless.
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Hebrews 13:9
Do not be misled by varied and strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace, not by foods, through which those who were so occupied were not benefited.
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Jeremiah 16:19
Lord, my strength and my stronghold, And my refuge in the day of distress, To You the nations will come From the ends of the earth and say,“ Our fathers have inherited nothing but falsehood, Futility, and things of no benefit.”
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2 Corinthians 12 7
Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me— to keep me from exalting myself!
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1 Corinthians 12 7-1 Corinthians 12 8
But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;
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Titus 3:8
This statement is trustworthy; and concerning these things I want you to speak confidently, so that those who have believed God will be careful to engage in good deeds. These things are good and beneficial for people.
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2 Corinthians 12 1
Boasting is necessary, though it is not beneficial; but I will go on to visions and revelations of the Lord.
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1 Corinthians 10 33
just as I also please everyone in all things, not seeking my own benefit but the benefit of the many, so that they may be saved.
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1 Corinthians 13 2-1 Corinthians 13 3
If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.And if I give away all my possessions to charity, and if I surrender my body so that I may glory, but do not have love, it does me no good.
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2 Peter 3 18
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
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Acts 2:42
They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
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2 Timothy 3 10
Now you followed my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, perseverance,
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Philippians 3:15
Therefore, all who are mature, let’s have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that to you as well;
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2 Timothy 2 14
Remind them of these things, and solemnly exhort them in the presence of God not to dispute about words, which is useless and leads to the ruin of the listeners.
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2John 1:9
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1 Corinthians 14 1
Pursue love, yet earnestly desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.
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Ephesians 3:4
By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
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2 Corinthians 11 6
But even if I am unskilled in speech, yet I am not so in knowledge; in fact, in every way we have made this evident to you in all things.
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Romans 15:14
And concerning you, my brothers and sisters, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one another.
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Matthew 11:25
At that time Jesus said,“ I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants.
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Matthew 16:17
And Jesus said to him,“ Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven.
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1 Corinthians 13 8-1 Corinthians 13 9
Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away with; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away with.For we know in part and prophesy in part;
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Matthew 16:26
For what good will it do a person if he gains the whole world, but forfeits his soul? Or what will a person give in exchange for his soul?
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2 Timothy 4 2
preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; correct, rebuke, and exhort, with great patience and instruction.
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Romans 16:17
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.