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1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Esteem Your Leaders in Love
12 And we ask you, brothers, to know[a] the ones laboring among you and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you, 13 and to be esteeming them super-abundantly[b] in love because of their work. Be living-in-peace among yourselves.
Closing Exhortations
14 Now we exhort you, brothers— be admonishing the disorderly ones, be encouraging[c] the fainthearted ones, be holding-on-to[d] the weak ones, be patient with everyone.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 That is, in the sense of stand in close relationship with, recognize and respect.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 Or, immeasurably, surpassingly.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Or, consoling.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Or, clinging-to, devoted to, supporting.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-14
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Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(A) among you, who care for you in the Lord(B) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(C) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(D) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(E) be patient with everyone.
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