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1 Thessalonians 5:12

King James Version (KJV)

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Translations

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Amplified Bible

Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]--your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn {and} kindly reprove {and} exhort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - American Standard Version

But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Bible in Basic English

But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Darby Bible

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - English Standard Version

We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - King James Version

And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero os rogamos hermanos, que reconozcáis (O, que estiméis, u, honréis) a los que con diligencia trabajan entre vosotros, y os dirigen en el Señor y os instruyen,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - The Message

And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - New American Standard Bible

But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero les rogamos hermanos, que reconozcan (honren) a los que con diligencia trabajan entre ustedes, y los dirigen en el Señor y los instruyen (amonestan),

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - World English Bible

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Young's Living Translation

And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Additional Comments

1 Cor 16:17 I am glad about the coming of Stephanas, Fortunatus, and Achaicus, for what was lacking on your part they supplied.
1 Cor 16:18 For they refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge such men.
What does this mean? When other people, whether leaders or really anyone, has a positive effect, we should let them know it has.
Phil 2:19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state.
Let others know how you are doing to encourage them.
Heb 13:7 Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct.
Heb 13:17 Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.
But, at the same time, keep your eyes on the cross, not on the leader. Leaders may fail, and certainly leaders can't be all things to all people. We expect so much from pastors.

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