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

11Because of that, you should help each other to become stronger as believers. I know that you are already doing that. 12Our friends, we ask you to respect your leaders who work hard among you. They lead you and they teach you what is right on the Lord's behalf. Show them how valuable they are to you. And love them very much because of the work that they do. Live at peace among yourselves. 14Friends, you must warn lazy people that they should work. If people are afraid, help them to be brave. If people are weak, take care of them. Be patient with everyone. 15If someone does something bad against you, do not do anything bad against them in return. Never do that. Instead, always try to do good things that will help one other and help everyone else.

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 10:40Jesus said to his disciples, ‘If anyone accepts you in his home, then he is also accepting me. And anyone who accepts me, also accepts my Father God, who sent me.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1This is how you should think about us, who are leaders in the church. We are Christ's servants. God has also given a special job to us. We must explain his message to people so that they understand it.
• 1 Corinthians 9:7Think about these examples: A soldier never has to pay for his own food and clothes. A farmer who plants vines will eat some of the grapes. A person who takes care of sheep or goats will drink some of the milk from those animals. You know that is what always happens.
• Galatians 4:14I caused trouble for you because I was ill. But you did not insult me. You did not tell me to go away. But you were kind to me. You took care of me as if I were an angel from God, or even Christ Jesus himself.
• Galatians 6:6Everyone who is learning about God's message from a teacher should help his teacher. The student should share all the good things that he has with his teacher.
• Genesis 45:24Then Joseph sent his brothers to start their journey. As they left, he said to them, ‘Do not argue with each other on your way home!’
• Psalms 133:1It is good for a family of God's people to live together in peace. Yes! It brings great pleasure!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good. But if your salt is not salty any more, you cannot make it salty again. You should be like good salt and love each other. Do not cause trouble among yourselves.’
• Luke 7:3The officer heard about Jesus, so he sent some important Jews to speak to him. ‘Please go to Jesus,’ he said to them. ‘I would like him to make my servant well. Ask him if he would come to do that.’
• John 13:34I give a new rule to you. Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you.
• John 15:17This is what I tell you to do: You must love each other.’
• Romans 4:17In the Bible, God said to Abraham, ‘I have chosen you to become the ancestor of many different people.’ That is what God himself promises, because Abraham believed in him. God is the one who causes dead people to become alive again. He speaks about things that are not yet there as if they were already there.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Now I say ‘goodbye’ to you, my Christian friends. Do only what is right. Let my message make you strong. Agree with each other. Live together in peace. I pray that God will be with you. He is the one who loves us and gives us peace in our minds.
• Galatians 5:22But God's Spirit causes us to live in a different way. We love other people. We are happy and we have peace in our minds. We are patient, kind and good. People can trust us to do what is right.
• Ephesians 4:3Do your best to let God's Spirit keep you united. You belong together so live in peace with each other.
• Colossians 3:15Christ has given you peace in your minds. So let that peace rule your thoughts. God has chosen you to be like one body, as his people. So he wants you to live together in peace. Thank God for everything that he gives to you.

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