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 each other and strengthen one another as you are doing. 12Brothers and sisters, we ask you to show your appreciation for those leaders who work among you and instruct you. We ask you to love them and think very highly of them because of the work they are doing. Live in peace with each other. 14We encourage you, brothers and sisters, to instruct those who are not living right, cheer up those who are discouraged, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. 15Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and 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 10:40“The person who welcomes you welcomes me, and the person who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1People should think of us as servants of Christ and managers who are entrusted with God’s mysteries.
• 1 Corinthians 9:7Does a soldier ever serve in the army at his own expense? Does anyone plant a vineyard and not eat the grapes? Does anyone take care of a flock and not drink milk from the sheep?
• Galatians 4:14Even though my illness was difficult for you, you didn’t despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were God’s messenger or Christ Jesus himself.
• Galatians 6:6The person who is taught God’s word should share all good things with his teacher.
• Genesis 45:24So Joseph sent his brothers on their way. As they were leaving, he said to them, “Don’t quarrel on your way back!”
• Psalms 133:1See how good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in harmony!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good. But if salt loses its taste, how will you restore its flavor? Have salt within you, and live in peace with one another.”
• Luke 7:3The officer had heard about Jesus and sent some Jewish leaders to him. They were to ask Jesus to come and save the servant’s life.
• John 13:34“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.
• John 15:17Love each other. This is what I’m commanding you to do.
• Romans 4:17as Scripture says: “I have made you a father of many nations.” Abraham believed when he stood in the presence of the God who gives life to dead people and calls into existence things that don’t even exist.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you.
• Galatians 5:22But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• Ephesians 4:3Through the peace that ties you together, do your best to maintain the unity that the Spirit gives.
• Colossians 3:15Also, let Christ’s peace control you. God has called you into this peace by bringing you into one body. 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