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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thessalonians 5:14

Christian Living · 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22
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Translations

Modern
And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
Traditional
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
Literal
And we exhort you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.
Latin
Rogamus autem vos, fratres, corripite inquietos, consolamini pusillanimes, suscipite infirmos, patientes estote ad omnes.

Original

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

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:14

  • The leaders are not the only ones responsible for the congregation's moral progress (4:18; 5:11). Paul urged the church to warn those who are lazy (unruly), and those who did not follow the apostles’ instructions (see 2 Thessalonians 3:6–15).

  • encourage the fainthearted, help the weak: Greek society thought poorly of people perceived as weak in some way.

  • Instead of being annoyed, Christians should be patient in their relationships (Galatians 5:23; Ephesians 4:2).

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) Work and Patronage

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians Patience Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sleep

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Admonishing Others All Christians should be As Missionaries in Encouraging the Weak Being Judgmental Christian Conduct: Sympathising with Others Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Communion of Saints Consolation Under Affliction: Saints should Administer to Each Other Encouraging One Another Fellowship of the Righteous Greeting Others Idle Hands Love to Man: should be Exhibited, in Supporting the Weak Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Meekness: General Scriptures Concerning Mental Disability Patience: Exercise, Towards All Patience: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: General Scriptures Concerning Reproof: On Account of Unruly Conduct Taking Care of the Pastor