Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
as ye know how, as a father his own children, we used to exhort each one of you, and comfort and testify,
New American Standard Bible
just as you know how we were
King James Version
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Holman Bible
As you know, like a father with his own children,
International Standard Version
You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.
A Conservative Version
just as ye know, as each one of you as a father of his own children, imploring you, and comforting,
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,
Amplified
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]
An Understandable Version
For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you,
Anderson New Testament
as indeed you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father his children,
Bible in Basic English
Even as you saw how, like a father with his children, we were teaching and comforting you all, and giving witness,
Common New Testament
for you know how, as a father with his own children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you
Daniel Mace New Testament
you likewise know, that we exhorted and encouraged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Godbey New Testament
as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,
Goodspeed New Testament
You know how, like a father with his children, we used to urge, encourage, and implore you
John Wesley New Testament
As ye know how we exhorted and comforted every one of you,
Julia Smith Translation
As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,
King James 2000
As you know how we exhorted and encouraged and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,
Lexham Expanded Bible
just as you know how [we treated] each one of you, like a father his own children,
Modern King James verseion
even as you know how we exhorted and comforted and testified to each one of you, as a father to his children,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
as ye know how that we exhorted and comforted, and besought every one of you, as a father his children,
Moffatt New Testament
how (as you know) we treated each of you as a father treats his children, beseeching you, encouraging you, and charging you
Montgomery New Testament
You know how I was wont to treat each of you as a father treats his 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,
Noyes New Testament
as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
Sawyer New Testament
as you know how we exhorted and comforted you, as a father each one of his own children,
The Emphasized Bible
Even as ye know how, unto each one of you, we were as a father unto his own children, consoling you, and soothing, and calling o witness, -
Thomas 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,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Indeed, you know that, like a father with his own children, we used to encourage and comfort every one of you, and solemnly plead with you;
Webster
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,
Williams New Testament
for you know how, as a father deals with his children, we used to encourage you, cheer you on, and charge each of you
World English Bible
As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
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;
Youngs 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,
Themes
Call » To special religious duty » All who are called of God
Christian ministers » Love of, for the ekklesia (the body of Christ), exemplified by paul
Topics
Interlinear
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Martureo
heautou
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Thessalonians 2:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Paul's Approach To Ministry In Thessalonica
10 Ye are witnesses, and God, how piously and righteously and blamelessly we have conducted ourselves with you that believe: 11 as ye know how, as a father his own children, we used to exhort each one of you, and comfort and testify, 12 that ye should walk worthy of God, who calls you to his own kingdom and glory.
Cross References
1 Thessalonians 2:7
but have been gentle in the midst of you, as a nurse would cherish her own children.
Genesis 50:16-17
And they sent a messenger to Joseph, saying, Thy father commanded before he died, saying,
Numbers 27:19
and thou shalt set him before Eleazar the priest, and before the whole assembly; and give him commandment before their eyes.
Deuteronomy 3:28
But charge Joshua, and encourage him and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall put them in possession of the land which thou shalt see.
Deuteronomy 31:14
And Jehovah said to Moses, Lo, the days are near for thee to die; call Joshua, and present yourselves at the tent of meeting, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting.
1 Chronicles 22:11-13
Now, my son, Jehovah be with thee, that thou mayest prosper, and build the house of Jehovah thy God, as he has said of thee.
1 Chronicles 28:9
And thou, Solomon my son, know the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind; for Jehovah searches all hearts, and discerns all the imaginations of the thoughts. If thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cut thee off for ever.
1 Chronicles 28:20
And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and courageous, and do it; fear not nor be dismayed: for Jehovah Elohim, my God, will be with thee; he will not leave thee, neither forsake thee, until all the work for the service of the house of Jehovah is finished.
Psalm 34:11
Come, ye sons, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of Jehovah.
Proverbs 1:10
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent not.
Proverbs 1:15
my son, walk not in the way with them, keep back thy foot from their path;
Proverbs 2:1
My son, if thou receivest my words, and layest up my commandments with thee,
Proverbs 3:1
My son, forget not my teaching, and let thy heart observe my commandments;
Proverbs 4:1-12
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
Proverbs 5:1-2
My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;
Proverbs 6:1
My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,
Proverbs 7:1
My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.
Proverbs 7:24
And now, ye sons, hearken unto me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 31:1-9
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him:
Acts 20:2
And having passed through those parts, and having exhorted them with much discourse, he came to Greece.
1 Corinthians 4:14-15
Not as chiding do I write these things to you, but as my beloved children I admonish you.
Ephesians 4:17
This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye should no longer walk as the rest of the nations walk in the vanity of their mind,
1 Thessalonians 4:1
For the rest, then, brethren, we beg you and exhort you in the Lord Jesus, even as ye have received from us how ye ought to walk and please God, even as ye also do walk, that ye would abound still more.
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do.
2 Thessalonians 3:12
Now such we enjoin and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, that working quietly they eat their own bread.
1 Timothy 5:7
And these things enjoin, that they may be irreproachable.
1 Timothy 5:21
I testify before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, that thou keep these things without prejudice, doing nothing by favour.
1 Timothy 6:2
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them because they are brethren; but let them the rather serve them with subjection, because they are faithful and beloved, who profit by the good and ready service rendered. These things teach and exhort.
1 Timothy 6:13
I enjoin thee before God who preserves all things in life, and Christ Jesus who witnessed before Pontius Pilate the good confession,
1 Timothy 6:17
Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for our enjoyment;
2 Timothy 4:1-2
I testify before God and Christ Jesus, who is about to judge living and dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom,
Titus 2:6
The younger men in like manner exhort to be discreet:
Titus 2:9
bondmen to be subject to their own masters, to make themselves acceptable in everything; not gainsaying;
Titus 2:15
These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise thee.
Hebrews 13:22
But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you.