New American Standard Bible 1995
1 Thessalonians 5:13
13and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. 1Live in peace with one another.
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 one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. 12But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another. 14We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people.
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καὶ ἡγεῖσθαι αὐτοὺς ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ διὰ τὸ ἔργον αὐτῶν. εἰρηνεύετε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς.¶Read the interlinear
Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:13
- Matthew 10:40“He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives Him who sent Me.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7Who at any time serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat the fruit of it? Or who tends a flock and does not use the milk of the flock?
- Galatians 4:14and that which was a trial to you in my bodily condition you did not despise or loathe, but you received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus Himself.
- Galatians 6:6The one who is taught the word is to share all good things with the one who teaches him.
- Genesis 45:24So he sent his brothers away, and as they departed, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the journey.”
- Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!
- Mark 9:50Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Luke 7:3When he heard about Jesus, he sent some Jewish elders asking Him to come and save the life of his slave.
- John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
- John 15:17This I command you, that you love one another.
- Romans 4:17(as it is written, “A father of many nations have I made you”) in the presence of Him whom he believed, even God, who gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, rejoice, be made complete, be comforted, be like-minded, 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 4:3being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
- Colossians 3:15Let 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
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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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