12 [a]Now we beseech you brethren, that ye [b]acknowledge them which labor among you, and are over you in the [c]Lord, and admonish you.

13 That ye have them in singular love for [d]their work’s sake. [e]Be at peace among yourselves.

14 [f]We desire you, brethren, admonish them that are [g]out of order: comfort the feebleminded: bear with the weak: be patient toward all men.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 We must have great consideration of them which are appointed to the ministry of the word, and government of the Church by God, and do their duty.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 That you acknowledge and take them for such as they are, that is to say, men worthy to be greatly accounted of among you.
  3. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 In those things which pertain to God’s service: so is the Ecclesiastical function distinguished from civil authority, and true shepherds from wolves.
  4. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 So then, where this cause ceaseth, there must the honor cease.
  5. 1 Thessalonians 5:13 This maintenance of mutual concord, is especially to be looked unto.
  6. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We must have consideration of every man, and as the disease is, so must the remedy be used.
  7. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 That keep not their rank or standing.

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