1 Thessalonians 5:13

1 Thessalonians 5:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
• New International Version (NIV)Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:13

11Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. 12Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction, and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another. 14We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper]. 15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek that which is good for one another and for all people.

1 Thessalonians 5:13 word by word

καὶ ἡγεῖσθαι αὐτοὺς ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ διὰ τὸ ἔργον αὐτῶν. εἰρηνεύετε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• to esteemἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• veryὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• highlyπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• work’sὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• work’sἔργονergon · workG2041
• be at peaceεἰρηνεύωeirēneuō · be at peaceG1514
• yourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:13

• Matthew 10:40“He who receives and welcomes you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1So then, let us [who minister] be regarded as servants of Christ and stewards (trustees, administrators) of the mysteries of God [that He chooses to reveal].
• 1 Corinthians 9:7[Consider this:] Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat its fruit? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock?
• Galatians 4:14and even though my physical condition was a trial to you, you did not regard it with contempt, or scorn and reject me; but you received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus Himself.
• Galatians 6:6The one who is taught the word [of God] is to share all good things with his teacher [contributing to his spiritual and material support].
• Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “See that you do not quarrel on the journey [about how to explain this to our father].”
• Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good and useful; but if salt has lost its saltiness (purpose), how will you make it salty? Have salt within yourselves continually, and be at peace with one another.”
• Luke 7:3When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders to Him, asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.
• John 13:34I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another.
• John 15:17This [is what] I command you: that you love and unselfishly seek the best for one another.
• Romans 4:17(as it is written [in Scripture], “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the sight of Him in whom he believed, that is, God who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, believers, rejoice! Be made complete [be what you should be], be comforted, be like-minded, live in peace [enjoy the spiritual well-being experienced by believers who walk closely with God]; and the God of love and peace [the source of lovingkindness] will be with you.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Ephesians 4:3Make every effort to keep the oneness of the Spirit in the bond of peace [each individual working together to make the whole successful].
• Colossians 3:15Let the peace of Christ [the inner calm of one who walks daily with Him] be the controlling factor in your hearts [deciding and settling questions that arise]. To this peace indeed you were called as members in one body [of believers]. And be thankful [to God always].

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13Esteem them very highly in love - Christian ministers, who preach the whole truth, and labor in the word and doctrine, are entitled to more than respect; the apostle commands them to be esteemed ̔, abundantly, and superabundantly; and this is to be done in love; and as men delight to serve those whom they love, it necessarily follows that they should provide for them, and see that they want neither the necessaries nor conveniences of life; I do not say…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13And to esteem them very highly in love - To cherish for them an affectionate regard. The office of a minister of religion demands respect. They who are faithful in that office have a claim on the kind regards of their fellow-men. The very nature of the office requires them to do good to others, and there is no benefactor who should be treated with more affectionate regard than he who endeavors to save us from ruin; to impart to us the consolations of the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-15Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13Leaders should receive honor and love for what they do, not just their rank. Live in peace: Teaching about community peace and harmony was common in ancient moral lessons. Harmony between Christians and leaders was crucial because of the persecution the church experienced (2:14).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. very highly--Greek, "exceeding abundantly." for their work's sake--The high nature of their work alone, the furtherance of your salvation and of the kingdom of Christ, should be a sufficient motive to claim your reverential love. At the same time, the word "work," teaches ministers that, while claiming the reverence due to their office, it is not a sinecure, but a "work"; compare "labor" (even to weariness: so the Greek), 1Th 5:12. be at peace among…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Thessalonians 5:13

• Church
• Commandments
• Minister, Christian
• Peace
• Reverence

In the dictionaries

• Edify
• Greet
• Patient
• Quench
• Render
• Sudden
• Warn
• Esteem
• Presbyter; Presbytery
• Thessalonians, the First Epistle of Paul to the

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5

• 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