1 Thessalonians 2:11

As you know, like a father with his own children,

1 Thessalonians 2:7

Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children.

Genesis 50:16-17

So they sent this message to Joseph, “Before he died your father gave a command:

Numbers 27:19

Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community, and commission him in their sight.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “The time of your death is now approaching. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.” When Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting,

1 Chronicles 22:11-13

“Now, my son, may the Lord be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as He said about you.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Lord’s house is finished.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice you,
don’t be persuaded.

Proverbs 1:15

my son, don’t travel that road with them
or set foot on their path,

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;

Proverbs 4:1-12

Listen, my sons, to a father’s discipline,
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,

Proverbs 5:1-2

My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen closely to my understanding

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor
or entered into an agreement with a stranger,

Proverbs 7:1

My son, obey my words,
and treasure my commands.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me,
and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 31:1-9

The words of King Lemuel,
an oracle that his mother taught him:

Acts 20:2

And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece

1 Corinthians 4:14-15

I’m not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children.

Ephesians 4:17

Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.

1 Timothy 5:7

Command this also, so they won’t be blamed.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you

1 Timothy 6:17

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.

2 Timothy 4:1-2

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of His appearing and His kingdom:

Titus 2:6

In the same way, encourage the young men to be self-controlled

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back

Titus 2:15

Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

How

1 Thessalonians 4:1
Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.
Acts 20:2
And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece
2 Thessalonians 3:12
Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.
2 Timothy 4:2
Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not; rebuke, correct, and encourage with great patience and teaching.
Titus 2:6
In the same way, encourage the young men to be self-controlled
Hebrews 13:22
Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

General references

Colossians 3:21
Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so they won’t become discouraged.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our exhortation didn’t come from error or impurity or an intent to deceive.

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