1 Thessalonians 5:12

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

But we ask you, brothers, to know those toiling among you and presiding over you in the Lord and admonishing you,

Latin

Rogamus autem vos, fratres, ut noveritis eos qui laborant inter vos, et præsunt vobis in Domino, et monent vos,

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English

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

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:12

acknowledge: This may refer to honoring church leaders or recognizing new leaders in the church (1 Corinthians 16:15–16). True leaders work diligently and govern to serve (1 Timothy 4:10; 5:17; Matthew 20:25–28). They lead, help, and protect the church (Romans 16:1–2; 1 Timothy 3:4–5, 12).
who give you instruction: Leaders correct moral errors and protect the church against false doctrine (Acts 20:31; 1 Corinthians 4:14; Colossians 1:28).

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),
the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Hebrews 13:17
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
Hebrews 13:7
Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
1 Timothy 5:17–18
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
1 Corinthians 16:18
For they refreshed my spirit and yours as well. Show your appreciation, therefore, to such men.
1 Corinthians 16:16
…to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace to me was not in vain. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.
Titus 1:3
In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.
1 Corinthians 3:9
For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Thessalonians 5:14
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
2 Timothy 2:6
The hardworking farmer should be the first to partake of the crops.
Philippians 2:16
…as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Elder First Letter to the Thessalonians Work

Topics

Christian Minister: Duties of Christian Minister: Duties of the Church To Church: Duty of, to Ministers Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Encouragement to Pastors Honoring Leaders Paying the Pastor Reverence for Servants of God Taking Care of the Pastor

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