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1 Thessalonians 5:14
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].
1 Thessalonians 5:14 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
- New International Version (NIV)And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Now we exhort you, brethren, warn those who are unruly, comfort the fainthearted, uphold the weak, be patient with all.
Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:14
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, 13and [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. We [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. 16Rejoice always and delight in your faith;
Read all of 1 Thessalonians 51 Thessalonians 5:14 word by word
Παρακαλοῦμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, νουθετεῖτε τοὺς ἀτάκτους, παραμυθεῖσθε τοὺς ὀλιγοψύχους, ἀντέχεσθε τῶν ἀσθενῶν, μακροθυμεῖτε πρὸς πάντας.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- Nowδέde · thenG1161
- we exhortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
- youσύsu · youG4771
- brethrenἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- warnνουθετέωnoutheteō · to admonishG3560
- unrulyἄτακτοςataktos · disorderlyG813
- comfortπαραμυθέομαιparamutheomai · to encourageG3888
- the feeblemindedὀλιγόψυχοςoligopsuchos · faintheartedG3642
- supportἀντέχωantechomai · to cling toG472
- the weakἀσθενήςasthenēs · weakG772
- be patientμακροθυμέωmakrothumeō · to have patienceG3114
- towardπρόςpros · to/withG4314
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:14
- Romans 12:1Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12Now 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,
- Jeremiah 6:12Their houses shall be turned over to others, Their fields and their wives together; For I will stretch out My hand Against the inhabitants of the land,” says the Lord.
- Ezekiel 3:17“Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.
- Ezekiel 33:3and he sees the sword coming on the land, and he blows the trumpet and warns the people,
- Acts 20:27For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose and plan of God.
- 1 Corinthians 4:14I do not write these things to shame you, but to warn and advise you as my beloved children.
- Colossians 1:28We proclaim Him, warning and instructing everyone in all wisdom [that is, with comprehensive insight into the word and purposes of God], so that we may present every person complete in Christ [mature, fully trained, and perfect in Him—the Anointed].
- 2 Thessalonians 3:11Indeed, we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined and inappropriate life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies [meddling in other people’s business].
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7But we behaved gently when we were among you, like a devoted mother tenderly caring for her own children.
- Isaiah 35:3Encourage the exhausted, and make staggering knees firm.
- Isaiah 40:1“Comfort, O comfort My people,” says your God.
- Ezekiel 34:16“I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bandage the crippled, and strengthen the weak and the sick; but I will destroy the fat and the strong [who have become hard-hearted and perverse]. I will feed them with judgment and punishment.
- Matthew 12:20A battered reed He will not break, And a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, Until He leads justice to victory.
- Luke 22:32but I have prayed [especially] for you [Peter], that your faith [and confidence in Me] may not fail; and you, once you have turned back again [to Me], strengthen and support your brothers [in the faith].”
- John 21:15So when they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do—with total commitment and devotion]?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You [with a deep, personal affection, as for a close friend].” Jesus said to him, “Feed My lambs.”
Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:14
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 14Warn them that are unruly - The whole phraseology of this verse is military; I shall consider the import of each term. · Those who are out of their ranks, and are neither in a disposition nor situation to perform the work and duty of a soldier; those who will not do the work prescribed, and who will meddle with what is not commanded. There are many such in every Church that is of considerable magnitude. Comfort the feeble-minded - · Those of little souls…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 14Now we exhort you, brethren - Margin, “beseech.” This earnest entreaty is evidently addressed to the whole church, and not to the ministers of the gospel only. The duties here enjoined are such as pertain to all Christians in their appropriate spheres, and should not be left to be performed by ministers only. Warn them - The same word which in 1 Thessalonians 5:12 is rendered “admonish.” It is the duty of every church member, as well as of the ministers…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. 14The leaders are not the only ones responsible for the congregation's moral progress (4:18; 5:11). Paul urged the church to warn those who are lazy (unruly), and those who did not follow the apostles’ instructions (see 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15). encourage the fainthearted, help the weak: Greek society thought poorly of people perceived as weak in some way. Instead of being annoyed, Christians should be patient in their relationships (Galatians 5:23…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1414. brethren--This exhortation to "warm (Greek, 'admonish,' as in 1Th 5:12) the unruly (those 'disorderly' persons, 2Th 3:6, 11, who would not work, and yet expected to be maintained, literally, said of soldiers who will not remain in their ranks, compare 1Th 4:11; also those insubordinate as to Church discipline, in relation to those 'over' the Church, 1Th 5:12), comfort the feeble-minded (the faint-hearted, who are ready to sink 'without hope' in…Read the comment
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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
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