1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
Other Translations of 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
King James Version
11 Wherefore comfort
Paul Exhorts the Brethren
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
English Standard Version
11 Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
Paul Exhorts the Brethren
12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
The Message
11 So speak encouraging words to one another. Build up hope so you'll all be together in this, no one left out, no one left behind. I know you're already doing this; just keep on doing it.
Paul Exhorts the Brethren
12 And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience.
New King James Version
11 Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.
Paul Exhorts the Brethren
12 And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
New Living Translation
11 So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
Paul Exhorts the Brethren
12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:11-12
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11
(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:6-11)
Most of mankind do not consider the things of another world at all, because they are asleep; or they do not consider them aright, because they sleep and dream. Our moderation as to all earthly things should be known to all men. Shall Christians, who have the light of the blessed gospel shining in their faces, be careless about their souls, and unmindful of another world? We need the spiritual armour, or the three Christian graces, faith, love, and hope. Faith; if we believe that the eye of God is always upon us, that there is another world to prepare for, we shall see reason to watch and be sober. True and fervent love to God, and the things of God, will keep us watchful and sober. If we have hope of salvation, let us take heed of any thing that would shake our trust in the Lord. We have ground on which to build unshaken hope, when we consider, that salvation is by our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, to atone for our sins and to ransom our souls. We should join in prayer and praise one with another. We should set a good example one before another, and this is the best means to answer the end of society. Thus we shall learn how to live to Him, with whom we hope to live for ever.
Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15
(Read 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15)
The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. It is their duty not only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and reprove for whatever may be amiss. The people should honour and love their ministers, because their business is the welfare of men's souls. And the people should be at peace among themselves, doing all they can to guard against any differences. But love of peace must not make us wink at sin. The fearful and sorrowful spirits, should be encouraged, and a kind word may do much good. We must bear and forbear. We must be long-suffering, and keep down anger, and this to all men. Whatever man do to us, we must do good to others.