1 Thessalonians 5:12

Christian Conduct

12 But we request of you, brethren, that you 1appreciate those 2who diligently labor among you, and 3have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 In-Context

10 who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep, we will live together with Him.
11 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.
12 But 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,
13 and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Corinthians 16:18; 1 Timothy 5:17
  • 2. Romans 16:6, 12; 1 Corinthians 15:10; 1 Corinthians 16:16
  • 3. Hebrews 13:17

Footnotes 2

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