1 Thessalonians 5:12

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Thessalonians 5:12

BSB

But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And we ask you, brothers, to recognize those who labor among you, and who preside over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And we ask you, brethren, to know those being fatigued among you, and set over you in the Lord, and reminding you;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Thessalonians 5:12

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Commentary for 1 Thessalonians 5:12

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Overview of 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Summary

Recognize and respect spiritual leaders

Event

Instruction on honoring leaders

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD