1 Thessalonians 5:12-14

Final Instructions and Benediction

¹² We ask you, brothers, _m to respect those who labor among you and _n are over you in the Lord and admonish you, ¹³ and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. _o Be at peace among yourselves. ¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers, admonish _p the idle, _{1 q} encourage the fainthearted, _r help the weak, _s be patient with them all.

1. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 16:18
   For they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such men.
   Philippians 2:29
   So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men.
   
2. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 16:16
   Be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.
   Hebrews 13:17
   Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
   
3. Cross References
   Mark 9:50
   Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.
   
4. Cross References
   2 Thessalonians 3:6 - 7
   Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us.
   2 Thessalonians 3:11
   For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies.
   
5. Cross References
   Isaiah 35:4
   Say to those who have an anxious heart, "Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.
   Hebrews 12:12
   Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees.
   
6. Cross References
   Acts 20:35
   In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'
   Romans 15:1
   We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves.
   
7. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 13:4
   Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant