1 Thessalonians 5:27
I conjure you by our Lord, that this epistle be read to all the holy brethren.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
In Context
26Salute all our brethren with a holy kiss.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah be with you. Amen.
Cross References
Matthew 26:63And Jesus was silent. And the high priest answered, and said to him: I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Messiah, the Son of God.
Acts 19:13And moreover certain Jews, who went: about exorcising demons, were disposed to exorcise in the name of our Lord Jesus over those who had unclean spirits, by saying: We adjure you, in the name of that Jesus whom Paul announceth.
1 Thessalonians 2:11as yourselves know, we entreated each one of you, as a father his children, and comforted your hearts:
1 Timothy 1:3When I was going into Macedonia, I requested thee to remain at Ephesus, and to charge certain persons not to teach different doctrines;
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:24-28
Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians. ( a. d. 51.) 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. In these words, which conclude this… Read the whole commentary →