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 comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them who labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all men . 15See that none render evil for evil to any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men .

1 Thessalonians 5:13 word by word

καὶ ἡγεῖσθαι αὐτοὺς ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ ἐν ἀγάπῃ διὰ τὸ ἔργον αὐτῶν. εἰρηνεύετε ἐν ἑαυτοῖς.¶Read the interlinear

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• esteemἡγέομαιhēgeomai · to governG2233
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• veryὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• highlyἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• highlyπερισσόςperissos · excessiveG4053
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• loveἀγάπηagapē · loveG26
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• sakeἔργονergon · workG2041
• peaceεἰρηνεύωeirēneuō · be at peaceG1514
• yourselvesἑαυτοῦheautou · themselfG1438

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:13

• Matthew 10:40He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• 1 Corinthians 9:7Who goeth to war at any time at his own expense? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of its fruit? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?
• Galatians 4:14And my temptation which was in my flesh ye despised not, nor rejected; but received me as an angel of God, even as Christ Jesus.
• Galatians 6:6Let him that is taught in the word share with him that teacheth in all good things.
• Genesis 45:24So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said to them, See that ye contend not by the way.
• Psalms 133:1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
• Mark 9:50Salt is good: but if the salt hath lost its saltness, how will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.
• Luke 7:3And when he heard of Jesus, he sent to him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
• John 13:34A new commandment I give to you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
• John 15:17These things I command you, that ye love one another.
• Romans 4:17As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who giveth life to the dead, and calleth those things which are not as though they were.
• 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
• Ephesians 4:3Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
• Colossians 3:15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body; and be ye 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