1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Final Instructions and Benediction

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. ¹⁵ See that _t no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always _u seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   
3. 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.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 13:4
   Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
   
5. Cross References
   1 Peter 3:9
   Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
   Romans 12:17
   Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.
   
6. Cross References
   Romans 12:9
   Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
   Galatians 6:10
   So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.