1 Thessalonians 2:11
New International Version
For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,

New Living Translation
And you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children.

English Standard Version
For you know how, like a father with his children,

Berean Standard Bible
For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

Berean Literal Bible
just as you know how each one of you, as a father his own children,

King James Bible
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

New King James Version
as you know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father does his own children,

New American Standard Bible
just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

NASB 1995
just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

NASB 1977
just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

Legacy Standard Bible
just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and bearing witness to each one of you as a father would his own children,

Amplified Bible
For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you]

Christian Standard Bible
As you know, like a father with his own children,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As you know, like a father with his own children,

American Standard Version
as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

Contemporary English Version
You also know we did everything for you that parents would do for their own children.

English Revised Version
as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children. We comforted you and encouraged you. Yet, we insisted that

Good News Translation
You know that we treated each one of you just as parents treat their own children.

International Standard Version
You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.

Majority Standard Bible
For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children?

NET Bible
As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

New Heart English Bible
As you know, as a father with his own children,

Webster's Bible Translation
As ye know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

Weymouth New Testament
For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,

World English Bible
As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
even as you have known how we are exhorting each one of you, as a father his own children, and comforting, and testifying,

Berean Literal Bible
just as you know how each one of you, as a father his own children,

Young's Literal Translation
even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,

Smith's Literal Translation
As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)

Catholic Public Domain Version
And you know the manner, with each one of you, like a father with his sons,

New American Bible
As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his children,

New Revised Standard Version
As you know, we dealt with each one of you like a father with his children,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You know how we exhorted and encouraged and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Just as you know that we have been like a father to each one of you, pleading with his children, and we comfort your hearts and charge you
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
as indeed you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father his children,

Godbey New Testament
as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,

Haweis New Testament
as ye know how we treated every one of you, as a father doth his children, exhorting you, and admonishing, and conjuring you,

Mace New Testament
you likewise know, that we exhorted and encouraged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

Weymouth New Testament
For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,

Worrell New Testament
as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,

Worsley New Testament
as ye know likewise, how we exhorted and comforted every one of you, as a father his children;

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Paul's Ministry
10You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed. 11For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children— 12encouraging you, comforting you, and urging you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.…

Cross References
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to wrath; instead, bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Proverbs 3:12
for the LORD disciplines the one He loves, as does a father the son in whom he delights.

Hebrews 12:5-11
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. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ...

Deuteronomy 8:5
So know in your heart that just as a man disciplines his son, so the LORD your God disciplines you.

1 Corinthians 4:14-15
I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. / Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.

Proverbs 13:24
He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.

Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

2 Corinthians 6:18
And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”

Proverbs 22:6
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Luke 11:11-13
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? / Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? / So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

Malachi 3:17
“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Psalm 103:13
As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.

1 Peter 5:3
not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

Proverbs 29:17
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will bring delight to your soul.

2 Timothy 2:1
You therefore, my child, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,

have.

1 Thessalonians 4:1
Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.

1 Thessalonians 5:11
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Acts 20:2
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,

charged.

Numbers 27:19
And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight.

Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

Deuteronomy 31:14
And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.

as.

Genesis 50:16,17
And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, …

1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee…

1 Chronicles 28:9,20
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever…

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1 Thessalonians 2
1. In what manner the gospel was brought and preached to the Thessalonians.
18. A reason is rendered both why Paul was so long absent from them, and also so desirous to see them.














For you know
This phrase emphasizes the personal knowledge and experience of the Thessalonian believers. The Greek word "oida" implies an intimate, firsthand understanding. Paul appeals to their direct experience, reinforcing the authenticity of his ministry. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the importance of personal testimony and the relational aspect of faith, where believers are encouraged to know and experience the truth of the Gospel personally.

that we treated
The Greek word "parakaleo" is often translated as "exhort" or "encourage," but here it is rendered as "treated," indicating a broader sense of interaction. This suggests a nurturing and guiding relationship, akin to how a mentor might guide a mentee. Historically, this reflects the pastoral care Paul and his companions provided, emphasizing the role of leaders in the church to guide with love and integrity.

each of you
This phrase underscores the individual attention given to every believer. The Greek "hekastos" means "each" or "every," highlighting the personal care and concern Paul had for every member of the Thessalonian church. In a conservative Christian view, this reflects the value of each individual in the eyes of God and the church, emphasizing that ministry should be personal and attentive to individual needs.

as a father treats
The imagery of a father is significant, as it conveys authority, care, and responsibility. The Greek "pater" denotes not just a biological father but one who provides guidance and discipline. In the historical context, a father was seen as the head of the household, responsible for the moral and spiritual upbringing of his children. This analogy underscores the pastoral role of church leaders to guide and nurture their congregations with a fatherly heart.

his own children
The phrase "his own children" emphasizes the familial relationship between Paul and the Thessalonians. The Greek "teknon" refers to children, highlighting the intimate and affectionate bond. This reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family, where believers are brothers and sisters in Christ. From a conservative perspective, this reinforces the idea of the church as a supportive and loving community, where leaders and members alike are called to care for one another as family.

(11) As (emphatic):" we lived holily--just (in fact) as you remember we tried to induce each one of you to live."

Every one,--Now they appeal to the individual recollection of the Thessalonians. It gives us an incidental glimpse of the apostolic method,--which was, to deal with individual souls. (Comp. Acts 20:20; Acts 20:31; Colossians 1:21.) St. Chrysostom exclaims: "Fancy! not one in all that multitude passed over!" The image is changed from that of motherly tenderness to that of fatherly direction.

Comforted is here used as almost equivalent to "exhorted," or, rather, encouraged, when the moral aspirations were beginning to flag.

Charged.--Better, adjured; so Galatians 5:3. . . .

Verse 11. - As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children. The translation of this verse is somewhat faulty; it ought to be, as in the R.V., as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying. Paul here changes the image from that of a nursing mother to that of a father; because then he was speaking of his tender care for his converts, whereas here he speaks of the instructions and admonitions which he gave them; as a mother he nourished their spiritual life, and as a father he superintended their spiritual education. "Exhorting and comforting and charging;" representing three modes of the apostle's instructions: "exhorting" denotes also encouraging and consoling; "comforting" denotes supporting and sustaining ("Comfort the feeble minded," 1 Thessalonians 5:14); and "charging" denotes testifying or protesting - a solemn pressing home of the exhortation to the hearers.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
καθάπερ (kathaper)
Adverb
Strong's 2509: Even as, just as. From katha and per; exactly as.

you know
οἴδατε (oidate)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that [we treated]
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

each
ἕκαστον (hekaston)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.

of you
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

a father
πατὴρ (patēr)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

[treats] his own
ἑαυτοῦ (heautou)
Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

children.
τέκνα (tekna)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.


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