1 Thessalonians 5:14 “And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the faint…”

1 Thessalonians 5:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

World English Bible

We exhort you, brothers: Admonish the disorderly; encourage the faint-hearted; support the weak; be patient toward all.

American Standard Version

And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.

Geneva Bible 1599

We desire you, brethren, admonish them that are out of order: comfort ye feeble minded: beare with the weake: be pacient toward all men.

Darby Translation

But we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, sustain the weak, be patient towards all.

Young's Literal Translation

and we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, comfort the feeble-minded, support the infirm, be patient unto all;

Bible in Basic English

And our desire is that you will keep control over those whose lives are not well ordered, giving comfort to the feeble-hearted, supporting those with little strength, and putting up with much from all.

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Cross references

“exhort”

Romans 12:1

Romans 12:1 · BSB

Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.

“warn”

1 Corinthians 4:14 Colossians 1:28 Ezekiel 3:17–21 Acts 20:31 Acts 20:27 Jeremiah 6:12

1 Corinthians 4:14 · BSB

I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

Colossians 1:28 · BSB

We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

Ezekiel 3:17–21 · BSB

“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.

Acts 20:31 · BSB

Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

Acts 20:27 · BSB

For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

Jeremiah 6:12 · BSB

Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the inhabitants of the land,” declares the LORD.

“that”

Titus 1:6 Titus 1:10

Titus 1:6 · BSB

An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

Titus 1:10 · BSB

For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,

“unruly”

2 Thessalonians 3:11–13

2 Thessalonians 3:11–13 · BSB

For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

“comfort”

Romans 14:1 Romans 15:1–3 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12 Isaiah 40:11 Ezekiel 34:16 Matthew 12:20

Romans 14:1 · BSB

Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

Romans 15:1–3 · BSB

We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

1 Thessalonians 2:7–12 · BSB

On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

Isaiah 40:11 · BSB

He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.

Ezekiel 34:16 · BSB

I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I will destroy. I will shepherd them with justice.’

Matthew 12:20 · BSB

A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

“support”

Acts 20:35

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.’”

“be”

2 Timothy 4:2 Ephesians 4:2 1 Timothy 6:11 Hebrews 13:3 Isaiah 63:9 Galatians 5:22

2 Timothy 4:2 · BSB

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.

Ephesians 4:2 · BSB

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Hebrews 13:3 · BSB

Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them.

Isaiah 63:9 · BSB

In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Also

2 Thessalonians 3:6–7

2 Thessalonians 3:6–7 · BSB

Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.

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

In context

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

15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

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