1 Thessalonians 5:14

We entreat you also, friends – warn the disorderly, comfort the faint-hearted, give a helping hand to the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

In Context

13Hold them in the very greatest esteem and affection for the sake of their work. Live at peace with one another.

15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with everyone.

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Cross References

Luke 22:32but I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen the others.”

Acts 20:27for I have not shrunk from announcing the whole purpose of God regarding you.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16

Various Exhortations; Duty towards Fellow-Christians. ( a. d. 51.) 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none… Read the whole commentary →

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