Parallel Verses

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.

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 Version

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

Holman Bible

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

A Conservative Version

And we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who labor among you, and who lead you in Lord, and who 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;

Amplified

Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to appreciate those who diligently work among you [recognize, acknowledge, and respect your leaders], who are in charge over you in the Lord and who give you instruction,

An Understandable Version

But we urge you, brothers, to know [i.e., appreciate and respect] those who work hard among you, and who lead you and warn you in [the fellowship of] the Lord. [Note: These men were probably the elders. See Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:17].

Anderson New Testament

Now we beseech you, brethren, to have regard for those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Bible in Basic English

But we make this request to you, my brothers: give attention to those who are working among you, who are over you in the Lord to keep order among you;

Common New Testament

But we ask you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Daniel Mace New Testament

We entreat you, brethren, to respect those, who labour in the ministry, who by divine appointment preside over you, and instruct you.

Darby Translation

But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Godbey New Testament

But we intreat you, brethren, to know those who are laboring among you, and standing before you in the Lord, and admonishing you;

Goodspeed New Testament

We beg you, brothers, to respect those who work with you and who lead you in the service of the Lord, and teach you.

John Wesley New Testament

Now we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labour among you,

Julia Smith Translation

And we ask you, brethren, to know those being fatigued among you, and set over you in the Lord, and reminding you;

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and rule over you in the Lord and admonish you,

Modern King James verseion

And, brothers, we beseech you to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and who admonish you,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

We beseech you brethren, that ye know them which labour among you, and have the oversight of you in the Lord,

Moffatt New Testament

Brothers, we beg you to respect those who are working among you, presiding over you in the Lord and maintaining discipline;

Montgomery New Testament

I entreat you, brothers, to acknowledge those who are toiling among you and are your leaders in the Lord, and give you counsel.

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,

New Heart English Bible

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Noyes New Testament

And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Sawyer New Testament

And we beseech you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and preside over you in the Lord and admonish you,

The Emphasized Bible

Now we request you, brethren, - to know them who are toiling among you, and presiding over you, in the Lord, and admonishing you;

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Now we entreat you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Twentieth Century New Testament

We beg you, Brothers, to value those who toil among you, and are your leaders in the Lord's service, and give you counsel.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

Now we beg you, brethren, to show respect for those who labour among you and are your leaders in Christian work, and are your advisers;

Williams New Testament

We beg you, brothers, to practice showing respect to those who labor among you, who are your leaders in the Lord's work, and who advise you;

World English Bible

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

Worrell New Testament

And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

Worsley New Testament

And we entreat you, brethren, to respect those that labour among you, and preside over you in the Lord, and instruct you;

Youngs Literal Translation

And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

we beseech
ἐρωτάω 
Erotao 
Usage: 42

you
ὑμᾶς 
Humas 
ὑμῖν 
Humin 
ὑμῶν 
Humon 
you, ye, for your sakes Trans, not tr,
you, ye, your, not tr,
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 314
Usage: 293
Usage: 371

G80
ἀδελφός 
Adelphos 
Usage: 302

to know
εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

κοπιάω 
Kopiao 
Usage: 17

ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

προΐ́στημι 
Proistemi 
Usage: 8

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the Lord
κύριος 
Kurios 
Usage: 643

νουθετέω 
Noutheteo 
Usage: 8

Context Readings

Final Exhortations And Benediction

11 So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing. 12 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. 13 Hold them in the highest regard, loving them because of their work. Live in peace with each other.


Cross References

Hebrews 13:17

Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.

1 Corinthians 16:16

to submit yourselves to people like these and to anyone else who shares their labor and hard work.

1 Corinthians 15:10

But by God's grace I am what I am, and his grace shown to me was not wasted. Instead, I worked harder than all the others not I, of course, but God's grace that was with me.

1 Corinthians 16:18

They refreshed my spirit and yours, too. Therefore, appreciate men like that.

Hebrews 13:7

Remember your leaders, those who have spoken God's word to you. Think about the impact of their lives, and imitate their faith.

Luke 10:7

Stay with the same family, eating and drinking whatever they provide, because the worker deserves his pay. Don't move from house to house.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.

1 Timothy 5:1

Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him as if he were your father. Treat younger men like brothers,

1 Timothy 5:17-18

Elders who handle their duties well should be considered worthy of double compensation, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

Titus 1:3

At the right time he revealed his message through the proclamation that was entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

Revelation 1:20-1

The secret meaning of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lamp stands is this: the seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lamp stands are the seven churches."

Revelation 2:3

You have endured and suffered because of my name, yet you have not grown weary.

Revelation 2:8

"To the messenger of the church in Smyrna, write: "The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says this:

Revelation 2:12

"To the messenger of the church in Pergamum, write: "The one who holds the sharp, two-edged sword, says this:

Revelation 2:18

"To the messenger of the church in Thyatira, write: "The Son of God, whose eyes are like flaming fire and whose feet are like glowing bronze, says this:

Revelation 3:1

"To the messenger of the church in Sardis, write: "The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this:

Revelation 3:7

"To the messenger of the church in Philadelphia, write: "The one who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens a door that no one can shut, and who shuts a door that no one can open, "says this:

Revelation 3:14

"To the messenger of the church in Laodicea, write: "The Amen, the witness who is faithful and true, the originator of God's creation, says this:

Matthew 9:37-38

Then he told his disciples, "The harvest is vast, but the workers are few.

Luke 10:1-2

After this, the Lord appointed 70 other disciples and was about to send them ahead of him in pairs to every town and place that he intended to go.

John 4:38

I have sent you to harvest what you have not worked for. Others have worked, and you have adopted their work as your own."

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers to be shepherds of God's church, which he acquired with his own blood.

Acts 20:35

In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"

1 Corinthians 3:9

For we are God's co-workers. You are God's farmland and God's building.

1 Corinthians 12:28

God has appointed in the church first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then those who perform miracles, those who have gifts of healing, those who help others, administrators, and those who speak various kinds of languages.

2 Corinthians 5:9

So whether we are at home or away from home, our goal is to be pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Since, then, we are working with God, we plead with you not to accept God's grace in vain.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they the Messiah's servants? I am insane to talk like this, but I am a far better one! I have been involved in far greater efforts, far more imprisonments, countless beatings, and have faced death more than once.

Galatians 4:11

I am afraid for you! I don't want my work for you to have been wasted!

Philippians 2:16

as you hold firmly to the word of life. Then I will be proud when the Messiah returns that I did not run in vain or work hard in vain.

Philippians 2:19

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon so that I can be encouraged when I learn of your condition.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in me.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers, you remember our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not become a burden to any of you while we proclaimed the gospel of God to you.

1 Timothy 5:20

As for those who keep on sinning, rebuke them in front of everyone so that the rest will also be afraid.

2 Timothy 2:6

Furthermore, it is the hard working farmer who should have the first share of the crops.

Titus 1:5

The reason I left you in Crete was to complete what still needed to be done and to appoint elders in every city, as I myself commanded you.

Titus 2:15

These are the things you should teach. Encourage and refute with full authority. Do not let anyone look down on you.

1 Peter 5:2-3

Be shepherds of God's flock that is among you, watching over it, not because you must but because you want to, and not greedily but eagerly, as God desires.

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