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1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
The Message
1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
The Message
The Way He Wants You to Live
12-13 And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!
13-15 Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other’s nerves you don’t snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.
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1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
New International Version
1 Thessalonians 5:13-15
New International Version
13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.(A) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle(B) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,(C) be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong,(D) but always strive to do what is good for each other(E) and for everyone else.
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