1 Thessalonians 5:12

Final Instructions

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
ESV
12 We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
NLT
12 Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.
MSG
12 And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience.
CSB
12 Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 In-Context

10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.
11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.
14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Cross References 2

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