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1 Thessalonians 5:11-13
1599 Geneva Bible
1 Thessalonians 5:11-13
1599 Geneva Bible
11 [a]Wherefore exhort one another, and edify one another, even as ye do.
12 [b]Now we beseech you brethren, that ye [c]acknowledge them which labor among you, and are over you in the [d]Lord, and admonish you.
13 That ye have them in singular love for [e]their work’s sake. [f]Be at peace among yourselves.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 We must not only watch ourselves, but we are also bound to stir up and to confirm one another.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 We must have great consideration of them which are appointed to the ministry of the word, and government of the Church by God, and do their duty.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 That you acknowledge and take them for such as they are, that is to say, men worthy to be greatly accounted of among you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 In those things which pertain to God’s service: so is the Ecclesiastical function distinguished from civil authority, and true shepherds from wolves.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 So then, where this cause ceaseth, there must the honor cease.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 This maintenance of mutual concord, is especially to be looked unto.
1 Thessalonians 5:11-13
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:11-13
New International Version
11 Therefore encourage one another(A) and build each other up,(B) just as in fact you are doing.
Final Instructions
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(C) among you, who care for you in the Lord(D) and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(E)
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