1 Thessalonians 2:11

For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

In Context

10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.

12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

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Cross References

Numbers 27:19Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight.

Deuteronomy 31:14Then the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, the time of your death is near. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the Tent of Meeting, so that I may commission him.” So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the Tent of Meeting.

1 Chronicles 28:9As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Proverbs 1:15my son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.

Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 2:8-13

The Primitive Ministers. ( a. d. 51.) 7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children: 8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel of God only, but also our own souls, because ye were dear unto us. 9 For ye remember, brethren, our labour and travail: for labouring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel of God. 10 Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and… Read the whole commentary →

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