1 Thessalonians 5:12 “But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently amo…”

1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

World English Bible

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

American Standard Version

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe we beseeche you, brethren, that ye acknowledge them, which labour among you, and are ouer you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Darby Translation

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,

Young's Literal Translation

And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

Bible in Basic English

But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;

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Cross references

“to know”

Hebrews 13:17 Hebrews 13:7 1 Corinthians 16:18 Philippians 2:19

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Hebrews 13:7 · BSB

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

1 Corinthians 16:18 · BSB

For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.

Philippians 2:19 · BSB

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

“labour”

1 Corinthians 16:16 1 Corinthians 15:10 1 Corinthians 3:9 Luke 10:7 Acts 20:35 Philippians 2:16

1 Corinthians 16:16 · BSB

to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.

1 Corinthians 15:10 · BSB

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

1 Corinthians 3:9 · BSB

For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.

Luke 10:7 · BSB

Stay at the same house, eating and drinking whatever you are offered. For the worker is worthy of his wages. Do not move around from house to house.

Acts 20:35 · BSB

In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Philippians 2:16 · BSB

as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

“and are”

Acts 20:28 1 Corinthians 12:28 Titus 1:5 Revelation 2:8 Revelation 2:12 Revelation 2:18

Acts 20:28 · BSB

Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.

1 Corinthians 12:28 · BSB

And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.

Titus 1:5 · BSB

The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.

Revelation 2:8 · BSB

To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.

Revelation 2:12 · BSB

To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.

Revelation 2:18 · BSB

To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze.

“and admonish”

Titus 1:3 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Titus 2:15 1 Timothy 5:1 1 Timothy 5:20

Titus 1:3 · BSB

In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

1 Thessalonians 5:14 · BSB

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Titus 2:15 · BSB

Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.

1 Timothy 5:1 · BSB

Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers,

1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB

But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

13In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

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