1 Thessalonians 5:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

To know

1 Corinthians 16:18

Philippians 2:19

Hebrews 13:7

And are

And admonish

General references

Proverbs 5:13

Bible References

To know

For they have refreshed my spirit and yours. Therefore acknowledge them.

I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly that I may be encouraged when I know your circumstances.

Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.

And are

Be on guard for yourselves and the flock that the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Feed the Congregation of God that he purchased with the blood of his own [Son].

God has appointed some in the congregation: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helpers, abilities to direct, different tongues.

I left you in Crete for this purpose, that you should correct the things that were defective, and appoint elders in every city, as I gave you orders.

Remember those who are taking the lead among you, men that spoke the Word of God to you. Consider their behavior and imitate their faith.

Shepherd the flock of God in your care. Exercise the oversight, not of constraint, but willingly, according to the will of God. Do not do it for dishonest gain, but eagerly.

This is the secret of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and the seven golden lamp stands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven congregations. The seven lamp stands that you saw are the seven congregations.

To the angel of the congregation of Ephesus write: The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lamp stands, says:

To the angel of the congregation in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars says these things: 'I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, and you are [really] dead.

And admonish

We ask you brothers to warn the unruly and comfort the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient with all men.

Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers.

In his own time he made his word known through the message that was entrusted to me according to the commandment of God our Savior.

Speak and exhort and reprove these things with all authority. Let no man despise you.

General references

I did not obey the voice of my teachers. I did not listen to my instructors!