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1 Thessalonians 4:10
10For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more,
1 Thessalonians 4:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;
- New International Version (NIV)And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more,
- English Standard Version (ESV)for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more,
- New King James Version (NKJV)and indeed you do so toward all the brethren who are in all Macedonia. But we urge you, brethren, that you increase more and more;
Context of 1 Thessalonians 4:10
8So whoever rejects and disregards this is not [merely] rejecting man but the God who gives His Holy Spirit to you [to dwell in you and empower you to overcome temptation]. 9Now concerning brotherly love, you have no need for anyone to write you, for you have been [personally] taught by God to love one another [that is, to have an unselfish concern for others and to do things for their benefit]. For indeed you already do practice it toward all the believers throughout Macedonia [by actively displaying your love and concern for them]. But we urge you, brothers and sisters, that you excel [in this matter] more and more, 11and to make it your ambition to live quietly and peacefully, and to mind your own affairs and work with your hands, just as we directed you, 12so that you will behave properly toward outsiders [exhibiting good character, personal integrity, and moral courage worthy of the respect of the outside world], and be dependent on no one and in need of nothing [be self-supporting].
Read all of 1 Thessalonians 41 Thessalonians 4:10 word by word
καὶ γὰρ ποιεῖτε αὐτὸ εἰς πάντας τοὺς ἀδελφοὺς τοὺς ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ Μακεδονίᾳ.¶ Παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, περισσεύειν μᾶλλονRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Andκαίkai · andG2532
- indeedγάρgar · forG1063
- ye doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- itαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
- towardεἰςeis · towardG1519
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- the brethrenὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- allὅλοςholos · allG3650
- MacedoniaΜακεδονίαMakedonia · MacedoniaG3109
- butδέde · thenG1161
- we beseechπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
- youσύsu · youG4771
- that ye increaseπερισσεύωperisseuō · to exceedG4052
- more and moreμᾶλλονmallon · moreG3123
Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 4:10
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia.
- 2 Corinthians 8:1Now, brothers and sisters, we want to tell you about the grace of God which has been evident in the churches of Macedonia [awakening in them a longing to contribute];
- Ephesians 1:15For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people,
- Colossians 1:4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus [how you lean on Him with absolute confidence in His power, wisdom, and goodness], and of the [unselfish] love which you have for all the saints (God’s people);
- 2 Thessalonians 1:3We ought always and indeed are morally obligated [as those in debt] to give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is fitting, because your faith is growing ever greater, and the [unselfish] love of each one of you toward one another is continually increasing.
- Philemon 1:5because I hear of your love and of your faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus and toward all the saints (God’s people).
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1Finally, believers, we ask and admonish you in the Lord Jesus, that you follow the instruction that you received from us about how you ought to walk and please God (just as you are actually doing) and that you excel even more and more [pursuing a life of purpose and living in a way that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation].
- 1 Thessalonians 3:12And may the Lord cause you to increase and excel and overflow in love for one another, and for all people, just as we also do for you;
- Philippians 1:9And this I pray, that your love may abound more and more [displaying itself in greater depth] in real knowledge and in practical insight,
- Philippians 3:13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead,
- 2 Peter 3:18but grow [spiritually mature] in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory (honor, majesty, splendor), both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 4:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Ye do it toward all the brethren - Ye not only love one another at Thessalonica, but ye love all the brethren in Macedonia; ye consider them all as children of the same Father; and that all the Churches which are in Christ make one great and glorious body, of which he is the head.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10And indeed ye do it - See the notes on 1 Thessalonians 1:7. But we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more - See the notes at 1 Thessalonians 3:12. Here, as elsewhere, the apostle makes the fact that they deserved commendation for what they had done, a stimulus to arouse them to still higher attainments. Bloomfield.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-12Verses 9-12 We should notice in others what is good, to their praise, that we may engage them to abound therein more and more. All who are savingly taught of God, are taught to love one another. The teaching of the Spirit exceeds the teachings of men; and men's teaching is vain and useless, unless God teach. Those remarkable for this or any other grace, need to increase therein, as well as to persevere to the end. It is very desirable to have a calm and…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10The Thessalonian Christians showed love to all Christians in Macedonia, including Philippi and Berea, by providing financial help (see also 1:7–8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1–5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. And indeed--Greek, "For even."Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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