1 Thessalonians 5:27 “I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the broth…”

1 Thessalonians 5:27

I charge you before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

World English Bible

I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

American Standard Version

I adjure you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the brethren.

Geneva Bible 1599

I charge you in the Lord, that this Epistle be read vnto all the brethren the Saintes.

Darby Translation

I adjure you by the Lord that the letter be read to all the [holy] brethren.

Young's Literal Translation

I charge you [by] the Lord, that the letter be read to all the holy brethren;

Bible in Basic English

I give orders in the name of the Lord that all the brothers are to be present at the reading of this letter.

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Cross references

“I charge”

2 Timothy 4:1 Numbers 27:23 1 Kings 22:16 2 Chronicles 18:15 Matthew 26:63 Mark 5:7

2 Timothy 4:1 · BSB

I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:

Numbers 27:23 · BSB

and laid his hands on him and commissioned him, as the LORD had instructed through Moses.

1 Kings 22:16 · BSB

But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?”

2 Chronicles 18:15 · BSB

But the king said to him, “How many times must I make you swear not to tell me anything but the truth in the name of the LORD?”

Matthew 26:63 · BSB

But Jesus remained silent. Then the high priest said to Him, “I charge You under oath by the living God: Tell us if You are the Christ, the Son of God.”

Mark 5:7 · BSB

And he shouted in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You before God not to torture me!”

“that”

Colossians 4:16 2 Thessalonians 3:14

Colossians 4:16 · BSB

After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB

Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

“holy”

Hebrews 3:1

Hebrews 3:1 · BSB

Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.

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

In context

26Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

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