1 Thessalonians 5:12-14 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15

In these words the apostle exhorts the Thessalonians to several duties. I. Towards those who were nearly related one to another. Such should comfort themselves, or exhort one another, and edify one another, 1 Thess. 5:11. 1. They must comfort or exhort themselves and one another; for the original word may be rendered both these ways. And we may observe, As those are most able and likely to comfort others who can comfort themselves, so the way to have comfort ourselves, or to administer comfort... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

5:12-22 We ask you, brothers, to give due recognition to those who labour among you and to those who preside over you in the Lord and admonish you, and to hold them very highly in love because of the work that they are doing. Be at peace among yourselves. We urge you brothers, warn the lazy, comfort the fearful, cling to the weak, be patient with all. See that no one pays back evil for evil. Always pursue the good for each other and for all. Always rejoice. Never stop praying. In... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

And we beseech you, brethren ,.... Not in a natural or civil, but spiritual relation; and what follows relating to the ministers of the word, the apostle addresses this church on their behalf, not in an imperious and authoritative manner, but by way of entreaty, with great humility and strong affection: know them that labour among you ; who were not non-residents, but were upon the spot with them; and where indeed should pastors be, but with their flocks? and husbandmen and vinedressers,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

And to esteem them very highly ,.... Or, as the Ethiopic version renders it, "honour them abundantly"; for such are worthy of double honour, and to be had in reputation; they should be honourably thought of, and be high in the affections of the saints, who should esteem them better than themselves, or others in the community; and should be spoke well of, and their characters vindicated from the reproach and obloquy of others; and should be spoke respectfully to, and be honourably done by;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Now we exhort you, brethren ,.... This is said either to the ministers of the word that laboured among them, presided over them, and admonished them; and the rather, because some of these things here directed to are pressed upon the members of the church in 1 Thessalonians 5:11 and which otherwise must make a repetition here; or to the members in conjunction with their pastors: warn them that are unruly ; or disorderly, idle persons, working not at all, busying themselves with other... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Know them - Act kindly towards them; acknowledge them as the messengers of Christ; and treat them with tenderness and respect. This is a frequent meaning of the word γινωσκω . See on John 1:10 ; (note). Them which labor among you - The words τους κοπιωντας have appeared to some as expressing those who had labored among them; but as it is the participle of the present tense, there is no need to consider it in this light. Both it and the word προΐσταμενους , the superintendents,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

Esteem them very highly in love - Christian ministers, who preach the whole truth, and labor in the word and doctrine, are entitled to more than respect; the apostle commands them to be esteemed ὑπερεκπερισσου , abundantly, and superabundantly; and this is to be done in love; and as men delight to serve those whom they love, it necessarily follows that they should provide for them, and see that they want neither the necessaries nor conveniences of life; I do not say comforts, though these... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Warn them that are unruly - The whole phraseology of this verse is military; I shall consider the import of each term. Ατακτους· Those who are out of their ranks, and are neither in a disposition nor situation to perform the work and duty of a soldier; those who will not do the work prescribed, and who will meddle with what is not commanded. There are many such in every Church that is of considerable magnitude. Comfort the feeble-minded - Τους ολιγοψυχους· Those of little souls; the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Verse 12 12And we beseech you. Here we have an admonition that is very necessary. For as the kingdom of God is lightly esteemed, or at least is not esteemed suitably to its dignity, there follows also from this, contempt of pious teachers. Now, the most of them, offended with this ingratitude, not so much because they see themselves despised, as because they infer from this, that honor is not rendered to their Lord, are rendered thereby more indifferent, and God also, on just grounds, inflicts... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

Verse 13 13With love. Others render it by love; for Paul says in love, which, according to the Hebrew idiom, is equivalent to by or with. I prefer, however, to explain it thus — as meaning that he exhorts them not merely to respect them, (605) but also love them. For as the doctrine of the gospel is lovely, so it is befitting that the ministers of it should be loved. It were, however, rather stiff to speak of having in esteem by love, while the connecting together of love with honor suits well.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:11-15

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:13

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