To edification] The words define the kind of good to be sought, i.e. the building-up of the Church, not of any particular member. The individual is to be willing to sacrifice himself for the good of the whole body: cp. Romans 14:19; 1 Corinthians 10:33. Contr. Galatians 1:10, where 'pleasing' would not be for edification.

Continues after advertising
Continues after advertising