1 Thessalonians 5:12
Strong's Lexicon
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we ask
Ἐρωτῶμεν (Erōtōmen)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 2065: Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request.

you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

brothers,
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

to acknowledge
εἰδέναι (eidenai)
Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

those who
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

work diligently
κοπιῶντας (kopiōntas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 2872: From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard.

among
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

you,
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

[who] preside
προϊσταμένους (proistamenous)
Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 4291: From pro and histemi; to stand before, i.e. to preside, or to practise.

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

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] Lord
Κυρίῳ (Kyriō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2532: And, even, also, namely.

give you instruction
νουθετοῦντας (nouthetountas)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's Greek 3560: To admonish, warn, counsel, exhort. From the same as nouthesia; to put in mind, i.e. to caution or reprove gently.

ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

Young's Literal Translation
And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

New American Standard Bible
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

King James Bible
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.

New Living Translation
Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord's work. They work hard among you and give you spiritual guidance.

English Standard Version
We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

New American Standard Bible
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,

King James Bible
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now we ask you, brothers, to give recognition to those who labor among you and lead you in the Lord and admonish you,

International Standard Version
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.

NET Bible
Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who labor among you and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

American Standard Version
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

English Revised Version
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Young's Literal Translation
And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,
















Cross References
Romans 16:6
Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us.

Romans 16:12
Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.

1 Corinthians 15:10
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:16
That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.

1 Corinthians 16:18
For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.

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 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.

Hebrews 13:17
Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

1 Thessalonians 5:10
Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
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