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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:13

11Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. 12We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. 14And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

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"Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• 1 Corinthians 9:7Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard without eating any of its fruit? Or who tends a flock without getting some of the milk?
• Galatians 4:14and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus.
• Galatians 6:6Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.
• Genesis 45:24Then he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, "Do not quarrel on the way."
• Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
• Luke 7:3When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal his servant.
• John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
• John 15:17These things I command you, so that you will love one another.
• Romans 4:17as it is written, "I have made you the father of many nations"—in the presence of the God in whom he believed, who gives life to the dead and calls into existence the things that do not exist.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Ephesians 4:3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Colossians 3:15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

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