1 Thessalonians 5:12 Parallel Translations

Brothers and sisters, we ask you to show your appreciation for those leaders who work among you and instruct you.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

ASV:

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

BBE:

But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;

DBY:

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

ERV:

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

WEY:

Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;

WBS:

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

WEB:

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

YLT:

And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 Cross References

XREF:

Romans 16:6 Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you.

Romans 16:12 Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers in the Lord. Greet Persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me did not prove vain; but I labored even more than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16 that you also be in subjection to such men and to everyone who helps in the work and labors.

1 Corinthians 16:18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.

1 Timothy 5:17 The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over your souls as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

5:12 {7} And we beseech you, brethren, to {b} know them which labour among you, and are over you in the {c} Lord, and admonish you;
(7) We must have consideration of those who are appointed to the ministry of the word, and the government of the church of God, and who do their duty.
(b) That you acknowledge and take them for such as they are, that is to say, men worthy to be greatly esteemed of among you.
(c) In those things which pertain to God's service: so is the ecclesiastical function distinguished from civil authority, and true shepherds from wolves.

PNT:

5:12 To know. Recognize and appreciate.
Them. Your preachers and elders.
Which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you. The three duties of those over them are to labor among them, to rule over them, and to admonish them.

WES:

5:12 Know them that, Labour among you: Are over you in the Lord: Admonish you. Know - See, mark, take knowledge of them and their work. Sometimes the same person may both labour, that is, preach; be over, or govern; and admonish the flock by particular application to each: sometimes two or more different persons, according as God variously dispenses his gifts. But O, what a misery is it when a man undertakes this whole work without either gifts or graces for any part of it! Why, then, will he undertake it? for pay? What! will he sell both his own soul and all the souls of the flock? What words can describe such a wretch as this? And yet even this may be an honourable man!

MHC:

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.

CONC:

Admonish Admonishing Advisers Appreciate Attention Beg Beseech Brethren Brothers Charge Christian Diligently Instruction Labor Labour Labouring Lead Leaders Leading Order Request Respect Working

Admonish Admonishing Advisers Beg Beseech Charge Christian Diligently Instruction Labor Lead Order Request Respect Show Work Working

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