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2 Thessalonians 3:13
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers to urge perseverance in faithful action immediately after commanding idle members to work quietly.
The words — The Greek term ἐγκακῆσετε (egkakēsēte) literally means "may grow weary," paired with καλοποιοῦντες (kalopoiountes), meaning "in well-doing."
The thread — This exhortation to persevere in good work appears in Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:3, and 2 Corinthians 4:1.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to maintain consistent moral action without exhaustion, directly following instructions to discipline the disobedient.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
Cross-references
- Galatians 6:9 Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
- Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
- 2 Corinthians 4:1 Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
- Isaiah 40:29 He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
- 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
- Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Psalms 27:13 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
- Zephaniah 3:16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- Hebrews 12:5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.