Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. New Living Translation So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. English Standard Version Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. Berean Standard Bible Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. Berean Literal Bible Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing. King James Bible Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. New King James Version Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing. New American Standard Bible Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing. NASB 1995 Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. NASB 1977 Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore, comfort one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. Amplified Bible Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. Christian Standard Bible Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing. American Standard Version Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do. Contemporary English Version This is why you must encourage and help each other, just as you are already doing. English Revised Version Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Therefore, encourage each other and strengthen one another as you are doing. Good News Translation And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing. International Standard Version So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing. Majority Standard Bible Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. NET Bible Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing. New Heart English Bible Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. Weymouth New Testament Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do. World English Bible Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this reason, comfort one another, and build up one another, as also you do. Berean Literal Bible Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing. Young's Literal Translation wherefore, comfort ye one another, and build ye up, one the one, as also ye do. Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore comfort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, console one another and build up one another, just as you are doing. New American Bible Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do. New Revised Standard Version Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWherefore comfort one another and edify one another, even as also you do. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this, comfort one another and build one another up just as you have done. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWherefore, exhort one another, and edify one another, as you also do. Godbey New Testament Therefore exhort one another, and edify either the other, as you indeed are doing. Haweis New Testament Wherefore comfort one another, and edify one another, as also ye do. Mace New Testament wherefore comfort and edify one another, as you have hitherto done. Weymouth New Testament Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, exhort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do. Worsley New Testament Wherefore comfort one another, and edify each other, as indeed ye do. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day of the Lord…10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. 12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.… Cross References Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Romans 14:19 So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. 1 Corinthians 14:26 What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church. Galatians 6:2 Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Romans 15:2 Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. Philippians 2:1-4 Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. ... 1 Peter 4:10 As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. 2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 20:32 And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified. Isaiah 35:3-4 Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.” Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. Treasury of Scripture Why comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do. Wherefore. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. comfort. Hebrews 3:13 But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. and edify. Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. 1 Corinthians 10:23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. even. 1 Thessalonians 4:10 And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more; Romans 15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 2 Peter 1:12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. Jump to Previous Build Building Comfort Comforting Edify Encourage Exhort Fact Friend Help Strengthen Together Wherefore YourselvesJump to Next Build Building Comfort Comforting Edify Encourage Exhort Fact Friend Help Strengthen Together Wherefore Yourselves1 Thessalonians 5 1. He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;16. and gives various instructions; 23. and so concludes the epistle. Therefore The word "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding context, where Paul discusses the return of Christ and the need for believers to be vigilant and sober. It serves as a conclusion or application of the previous teachings, emphasizing the importance of community and mutual support in light of eschatological expectations. This connection underscores the practical implications of theological truths. Encourage And build one another up Just as you are already doing Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the letter, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. Thessalonica A city in Macedonia where Paul established a church. The Thessalonian believers were recipients of this letter. 3. Silas and Timothy Companions of Paul who were involved in the ministry to the Thessalonians and co-authors of the letter. 4. Thessalonian Church The community of believers in Thessalonica who were known for their faith and love, despite facing persecution. 5. Encouragement and Edification Central themes in this verse, emphasizing the importance of mutual support within the Christian community. Teaching Points The Importance of EncouragementEncouragement is a vital part of Christian fellowship. It strengthens faith and fosters a supportive community. Building Up the Body of Christ Edification is not just about personal growth but about contributing to the spiritual health of the entire church. Consistency in Practice Paul commends the Thessalonians for their ongoing practice of encouragement, reminding us to be consistent in our efforts. The Role of Words Our words have the power to uplift or tear down. We should be intentional about using them to build others up. Community and Accountability Being part of a Christian community involves mutual accountability, where we help each other grow in faith and love.(11) Comfort.--Rightly translated. St. Paul is here catching up once more the thought of 1Thessalonians 4:18. They are to comfort one another about their communion with the dead who live in Christ; but perhaps the word also involves the comfort to be imparted by the thought of predestination to earn salvation. The command to "Edify one another" certainly refers to the instruction given in 1Thessalonians 5:1-10 :" Build one another up "in these settled purposes of holy living. This metaphor of building is one which St. Paul uses frequently in his later writings, and which St. Peter (who uses the same) may have adopted from his brother Apostle. St. Paul considers not only the whole Catholic Church to be a great Temple of the Spirit, the stones of which are individual souls (1Peter 2:5; 1Corinthians 3:16), but each believer is a temple too, complete in himself, or, rather, in continual process of completion (1Corinthians 6:19).Verse 11. - Wherefore; because, whether alive or dead, you will equally share in the blessings of the advent. Comfort yourselves together. The words refer back to the last verse of the preceding chapter (1 Thessalonians 4:18), and with them the apostle concludes his consolatory address to those who were mourning over the loss of their friends. And edify one another; or, build up. It was a favorite figure of the apostle to compare the Christian Church and each individual believer to a building. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThereforeΔιὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. encourage παρακαλεῖτε (parakaleite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. build οἰκοδομεῖτε (oikodomeite) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 3618: From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. one εἷς (heis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. another {up}, ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. just as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. you are already doing. ποιεῖτε (poieite) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. Links 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV1 Thessalonians 5:11 NLT 1 Thessalonians 5:11 ESV 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NASB 1 Thessalonians 5:11 KJV 1 Thessalonians 5:11 BibleApps.com 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:11 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore exhort one another and build each (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th) |
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