1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake ; that is, both on account of their labors, and especially on account of the dignity of their office, for their work is the work of the Lord. Both love for their persons and respect for their authority are here enjoined. And ; to be omitted, as not in the original. Be at peace among yourselves. A new exhortation, entirely independent of the preceding; it is not addressed to the presbyters, but to the members of the Church in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you - Who they were is not mentioned. It is evident, however, that the church was not left without appointed persons to minister to it when its founders should be away. We know that there were presbyters ordained over the church at Ephesus, and over the churches in Crete (Acts 20:17; Titus i. 5), and that there were bishops and deacons at Philippi Philippians 1:1, and there is every reason to believe that similar officers would be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

And to esteem them very highly in love - To cherish for them an affectionate regard. The office of a minister of religion demands respect. They who are faithful in that office have a claim on the kind regards of their fellow-men. The very nature of the office requires them to do good to others, and there is no benefactor who should be treated with more affectionate regard than he who endeavors to save us from ruin; to impart to us the consolations of the gospel in affliction; and to bring us... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13. We beseech you, brethren, to know See, mark, take knowledge of them that, 1st, Labour among you Namely, in the work of the ministry, by preaching, teaching, catechising, visiting the sick, administering the ordinances: 2d, Are over you Greek, προισταμενους , who preside over you; preventing all irregularities, and keeping order in your assemblies, and taking care that every one exercises his office, and fulfils his duty properly in the station in which he is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

5:12-28 ADVICE ON OTHER MATTERSMinor difficulties had arisen in the Thessalonian church, and the church leaders had the responsibility to see that these matters were put right. Paul therefore reminds the church members to respect those who have the duty of guiding the church, and not to be offended when the church leaders find it necessary to give corrective instruction (12-13). The leaders, on their part, must always act with patience and understanding (14).All Christians should live in a... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

beseech . App-134 . Not the same as 1 Thessalonians 4:10 . among . App-104 . are over . Greek. proisteimi. See Romans 12:8 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

esteem = reckon. very highly . Greek. huperekperissos. See 1 Thessalonians 3:10 and Ephesians 3:20 . for their work's sake = on account of ( App-104 . 1 Thessalonians 5:2 ) their work. be at peace. Greek. eireneuo. See Romans 12:18 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;In this study, the entire paragraph beginning here and through 1 Thessalonians 5:22 is accepted and explained as Paul's instructions to the elders at Thessalonica. In all the history of true Christianity, there were never any persons appointed "over you in the Lord" except elders of the church; and the mention of this is a definition of the persons addressed. Although some deny it,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

and to esteem them exceedingly highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.This admonition reaches something of a superlative in sacred instructions regarding the esteem and honor to be bestowed upon men, men in possession of the office of the eldership, and charged with the spiritual guidance of a church. This divine order is frequently neglected, but to the hurt of all who do so. True and faithful elders of the church are the most honored men in the New Testament, aside... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

1 Thessalonians 5:12. In a church which had been so lately planted, and that in the midst of so much confusion and opposition, it is no wonder that there should be several disorders. Among other things, many of them did not behave themselves with a proper deference and respect to such as presided over them as a church, instructing, directing, and admonishingthem;andparticularlytheyseem to have refused a compliance with such of their directions as concerned the regulating of their public... read more

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