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Live in peace with each other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Show them great respect and wholehearted love because of their work. And live peacefully with each other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and to esteem them exceedingly in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. <i>And</i> be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and that you regard them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and [we ask that you appreciate them and] hold them in the highest esteem in love because of their work [on your behalf]. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and to regard them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Show them great respect and love because of their work. Try to get along with each other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and to esteem them exceeding highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We ask you to love them and think very highly of them because of the work they are doing. Live in peace with each other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Treat them with the greatest respect and love because of the work they do. Be at peace among yourselves. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and to esteem them most highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and to respect and honor them in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and to esteem them very abundantly in love, because of their work; be at peace among yourselves;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and to esteem them exceedingly in love, because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to esteem them very abundantly in love, because of their work; be at peace among yourselves;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to think them above ordinary in love for their work. Live in peace in yourselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That you esteem them more abundantly in charity, for their work's sake. Have peace with them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so that you may consider them with an abundance of charity, for the sake of their work. Be at peace with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and to show esteem for them with special love on account of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />That you esteem them very highly in love, and be at peace with them for their work’s sake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />That they should be esteemed by you in greater love, and be at peace with them because of their works.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and that you esteem them very highly in love on account of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />and that you yourselves esteem them exceedingly in divine love for the sake of their work. Live in peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and to account of them very highly in love for their work鈥檚 sake. And live in peace among yourselves.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />maintain an intire affection for them, upon account of their office, and don't form any brigues against them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and to esteem them very highly in love, on account of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=705" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Living</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12</span>But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">In</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-DFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">love,</a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgeisthai (V-PNM/P) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">hold</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyperekperissou (Adv) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">in highest regard</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">their</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-ANS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">work.</a> <a href="/greek/1514.htm" title="1514: eirēneuete (V-PMA-2P) -- To be peaceful, keep the peace, be at peace. From eirene; to be peaceful.">Live in peace</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">with</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautois (RefPro-DM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">one another.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-17.htm">Hebrews 13:17</a></span><br />Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-17.htm">1 Timothy 5:17</a></span><br />Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-10.htm">Romans 12:10</a></span><br />Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-2.htm">Ephesians 4:2-3</a></span><br />with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, / and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Philippians 2:3</a></span><br />Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12-14</a></span><br />Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:16</a></span><br />to submit to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22-23</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, / gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17-18</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-19.htm">Romans 14:19</a></span><br />So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-21.htm">Ephesians 5:21</a></span><br />Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Matthew 5:9</a></span><br />Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Proverbs 3:27</a></span><br />Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.</p><p class="hdg">esteem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40</a></b></br> He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1,2</a></b></br> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-7.htm">1 Corinthians 9:7-11</a></b></br> Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock? … </p><p class="hdg">and be.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a></b></br> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/133-1.htm">Psalm 133:1</a></b></br> A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant <i>it is</i> for brethren to dwell together in unity!</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/9-50.htm">Mark 9:50</a></b></br> Salt <i>is</i> good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-17.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/2-3.htm">Esteem</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-20.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/philippians/3-14.htm">High</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/colossians/2-19.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">Love</a> <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/colossians/3-10.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-11.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">Abundantly</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-16.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-20.htm">Esteem</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">Exceeding</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-13.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-4.htm">Highly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Love</a> <a href="/1_timothy/2-12.htm">Opinion</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-18.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-1.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>In love</b><br />The Greek word for "love" here is "ἀγάπη" (agape), which signifies a selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love. This is the same type of love that God shows towards humanity. In the context of the early church, this love was foundational for community life, transcending social, ethnic, and economic barriers. It calls believers to a higher standard of relational commitment, reflecting the love of Christ in their interactions with one another.<p><b>hold them in highest regard</b><br />The phrase "hold them in highest regard" is translated from the Greek "ἡγεῖσθαι" (hegeisthai), which means to consider, esteem, or regard highly. This instruction emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the contributions of church leaders. In the early church, leaders often faced persecution and hardship, and Paul encourages the Thessalonians to appreciate their dedication and sacrifices. This respect is not just a matter of duty but is to be rooted in genuine love and appreciation.<p><b>because of their work</b><br />The Greek word for "work" is "ἔργον" (ergon), which refers to labor, task, or deed. In this context, it highlights the diligent efforts of church leaders in teaching, guiding, and nurturing the spiritual growth of the community. The early church was a fledgling movement, and the work of its leaders was crucial for its survival and growth. Recognizing their work underscores the value of spiritual leadership and the impact it has on the health and vitality of the church.<p><b>Live in peace with one another</b><br />The call to "live in peace" is derived from the Greek "εἰρηνεύετε" (eireneuete), which means to be at peace or to cultivate harmony. Peace in the biblical sense is not merely the absence of conflict but the presence of wholeness and unity. In the historical context of the Thessalonian church, which faced external pressures and internal challenges, maintaining peace was essential for the community's witness and effectiveness. This exhortation reflects the heart of the Gospel, which is reconciliation and unity in Christ, urging believers to prioritize harmony and mutual understanding in their relationships.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">Very highly in love.</span>--The original here is difficult; but it seems best, with most good commentators, ancient and modern, to construe "in love" with "esteem," and to make "very highly" (a very enthusiastic word in the Greek) an expletive attached to "in love," implying "hold in a most extraordinary degree of love." The bond which binds the Christian community to their directors is not to be one of "recognition" and obedience only (<a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm" title="And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;">1Thessalonians 5:12</a>), but of holy affection above all.<p><span class= "bld">For their work's sake.</span>--Our love is to be paid them not for any social or intellectual qualities they may have in themselves; it is the work which they have to do that should attract our sympathy. The original seems to mean that we are to love them, not only <span class= "ital">because they do</span> such work, but also <span class= "ital">'for the sake of</span> their work," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>to help it forward.<p><span class= "bld">Be at peace among yourselves.</span>--Discipline to be observed towards equals, as well as superiors.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake</span>; that is, both on account of their labors, and especially on account of the dignity of their office, for their work is the work of the Lord. Both love for their persons and respect for their authority are here enjoined. <span class="accented">And</span>; <span class="accented">to</span> be omitted, as not in the original. <span class="cmt_word">Be at peace among yourselves.</span> A new exhortation, entirely independent of the preceding; it is not addressed to the presbyters, but to the members of the Church in general. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">In</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">love,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀγάπῃ</span> <span class="translit">(agapē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> </span><span class="str2">From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hold</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡγεῖσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(hēgeisthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">them</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(autous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in highest {regard}</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(hyperekperissou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="grk">διὰ</span> <span class="translit">(dia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτῶν</span> <span class="translit">(autōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">work.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔργον</span> <span class="translit">(ergon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Live in peace</span><br /><span class="grk">εἰρηνεύετε</span> <span class="translit">(eirēneuete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1514.htm">Strong's 1514: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be peaceful, keep the peace, be at peace. From eirene; to be peaceful.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one another.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἑαυτοῖς</span> <span class="translit">(heautois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Reflexive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> </span><span class="str2">Himself, herself, itself. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to respect and honor them (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>