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1 Thessalonians 5:13
In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul writes to the Thessalonian church as he concludes his letter, addressing the community directly with practical instructions for their daily conduct.
The words — ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ (huperekperissou) literally means "super-excessively," intensifying the command to esteem leaders. ἡγεῖσθαι (hēgeisthai) means "to esteem" or "hold in highest regard," directing the community's attitude toward those who labor among them.
The thread — The command to live in peace echoes Hebrews 12:14 and Mark 9:50, while the call to mutual love aligns with John 13:34. This instruction immediately follows the directive to acknowledge laboring leaders in 1 Thessalonians 5:12.
Why it lands — The text demands that the community actively respect those who serve them and maintain peaceful relations with one another. It requires concrete behavioral compliance rather than abstract feeling.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
Cross-references
- Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if the salt loses its saltiness, with what will you season it? Have salt among yourselves, and be at peace with one another.”
- Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you also must love one another.
- 1 Corinthians 9:7 Who serves as a soldier at his own expense? Who plants a vineyard and does not eat of its fruit? Who tends a flock and does not drink of its milk?
- Galatians 6:6 Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
- James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
- Psalms 133:1 A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
- 1 Corinthians 4:1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- Ephesians 4:3 and with diligence to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.
- Genesis 45:24 Then Joseph sent his brothers on their way, and as they were leaving, he said to them, “Do not quarrel on the way!”