1 Thessalonians 5:13 “In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in pe…”

1 Thessalonians 5:13

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

World English Bible

and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

American Standard Version

and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

Geneva Bible 1599

That yee haue them in singular loue for their workes sake. Bee at peace among your selues.

Darby Translation

and to regard them exceedingly in love on account of their work. Be in peace among yourselves.

Young's Literal Translation

and to esteem them very abundantly in love, because of their work; be at peace among yourselves;

Bible in Basic English

And have a high opinion of them in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.

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Cross references

“esteem”

1 Corinthians 9:7–11 Galatians 6:6 Galatians 4:14 Matthew 10:40 1 Corinthians 4:1 1 Corinthians 4:2

1 Corinthians 9:7–11 · BSB

Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?

Galatians 6:6 · BSB

Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.

Galatians 4:14 · BSB

And although my illness was a trial to you, you did not despise or reject me. Instead, you welcomed me as if I were an angel of God, as if I were Christ Jesus Himself.

Matthew 10:40 · BSB

He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me.

1 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

1 Corinthians 4:2 · BSB

Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

“and be”

Mark 9:50 Hebrews 12:14 James 3:18 Psalm 133:1 Ephesians 4:3 Genesis 45:24

Mark 9:50 · BSB

Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

James 3:18 · BSB

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Psalm 133:1 · BSB

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!

Ephesians 4:3 · BSB

and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Genesis 45:24 · BSB

Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”

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

In context

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

14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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