I come.

1 Timothy 3:14, 15
Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these things . . .

to reading.

Deuteronomy 17:19
It is to remain with him, and he is to read from it all the days of his life, so that he may learn to fear the LORD his God by carefully observing all the words of this instruction and these statutes.

Joshua 1:8
This book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; you are to recite it day and night, so that you may carefully observe everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.

Psalm 1:2, 3
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. . . .

Psalm 119:97-104
Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. . . .

Proverbs 2:4, 5
if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, . . .

Matthew 13:51, 52
Have you understood all these things?" "Yes, " they answered. . . .

John 5:39
You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me,

Acts 6:4
and devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry of the word."

Acts 17:11
Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

2 Timothy 2:15-17
Make every effort to present yourself approved to God, an unashamed workman who accurately handles the word of truth. . . .

to exhortation.

Romans 12:8
if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

1 Corinthians 14:3
But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, encouragement, and comfort.

Titus 2:15
Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

to doctrine.

1 Timothy 4:6, 16
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of the faith and sound instruction you have followed. . . .

1 Corinthians 14:6, 26
Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? . . .

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.