1 Thessalonians 5:14

We beg you, brothers, continue to warn the shirkers, to cheer the faint-hearted, to hold up the weak, and to be patient with everybody.

Romans 14:1

Make it your practice to receive into full Christian fellowship people who are overscrupulous, but not to criticize their views.

Acts 20:35

In everything I showed you that by working hard like this we must help those who are weak, and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, 'It makes one happier to give than to get.'"

2 Thessalonians 3:6-7

Now we charge you, brothers, on the authority of the Lord Jesus Christ, to hold yourselves aloof from any brother who is living as a shirker instead of following the teachings you received from us.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the message, stay at it in season and out of season; convince, reprove, exhort people with perfect patience as a teacher.

Hebrews 12:12

So tighten the grip of your slipping hands; stiffen the stand of your knocking knees;

Matthew 12:20

A broken reed He will not break off; a flickering wick He will not put out, until He brings His judgment to victory.

Luke 22:32

but I have prayed especially for you that your own faith may not utterly fail. And you yourself, after you have turned, must strengthen your brothers."

John 21:15-17

After they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, are you more devoted to me than you are to these things?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I tenderly love you." Jesus said to him, "Then feed my lambs."

Acts 20:27

for I never shrank from telling you God's whole plan.

Acts 20:31

So ever be on your guard and always remember that for three years, night and day, I never ceased warning you one by one, and that with tears.

Romans 12:1

I beg you, therefore, brothers, through these mercies God has shown you, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, devoted and well-pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 15:1-3

It is the duty of us who are strong to bear with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not merely to please ourselves.

1 Corinthians 4:14

I do not write this to make you blush with shame but to give you counsel as my dear children.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Love is so patient and so kind; love never boils with jealousy; it never boasts, is never puffed with pride;

Galatians 5:22

But the product of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Galatians 6:1-2

Brothers, if anybody is caught in the very act of doing wrong, you who are spiritual, in the spirit of gentleness, must set him right; each of you continuing to think of yourself, for you may be tempted too.

Ephesians 4:2

with perfect humility and gentleness, with patience, lovingly bearing with one another,

Ephesians 4:32-2

You must practice being kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has graciously forgiven you.

Colossians 1:28

We are proclaiming Him, warning everyone and teaching everyone with ample wisdom, in order to present to God everyone mature through union with Christ.

Colossians 3:12-13

So as God's own chosen people, consecrated and dearly loved, you must once for all clothe yourselves with tenderheartedness, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience; you must keep on

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Instead we were little children among you; we were like a mother nursing her children.

2 Thessalonians 3:11-13

But we are informed that some among you are living as shirkers, mere busybodies, instead of busy at work.

1 Timothy 3:3

not addicted to strong drink, not pugnacious, gentle and not contentious, not avaricious,

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a man of God, must be fleeing always from these things; you must constantly strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:24-25

and a slave of the Lord must not quarrel but must be gentle to everybody; he must be a skillful teacher, and not resentful under injuries.

Titus 1:6

each elder must be above reproach, have only one wife, and his children must not be liable to the charge of profligacy or disobedience.

Titus 1:10

For there are many insubordinate people, mere talkers with nothing to say, but deceivers of their own minds, especially those of the circumcision party,

Hebrews 5:2-3

Such a one is capable of dealing tenderly with the ignorant and erring ones, since he himself is subject to weakness,

Hebrews 13:3

Continue to remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and those who are being ill-treated, since you, too, are liable to similar physical punishment.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

Exhort

That

General references

Bible References

Exhort

Romans 12:1
I beg you, therefore, brothers, through these mercies God has shown you, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, devoted and well-pleasing to God, which is your reasonable service.

You

1 Thessalonians 5:12
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;

Warn

Acts 20:27
for I never shrank from telling you God's whole plan.
1 Corinthians 4:14
I do not write this to make you blush with shame but to give you counsel as my dear children.
Colossians 1:28
We are proclaiming Him, warning everyone and teaching everyone with ample wisdom, in order to present to God everyone mature through union with Christ.

That

Titus 1:6
each elder must be above reproach, have only one wife, and his children must not be liable to the charge of profligacy or disobedience.

Unruly

2 Thessalonians 3:11
But we are informed that some among you are living as shirkers, mere busybodies, instead of busy at work.

Be

1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is so patient and so kind; love never boils with jealousy; it never boasts, is never puffed with pride;
Galatians 5:22
But the product of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Ephesians 4:2
with perfect humility and gentleness, with patience, lovingly bearing with one another,
Ephesians 5:1
So you must keep on following God's example, as dearly loved children of His,
Colossians 3:12
So as God's own chosen people, consecrated and dearly loved, you must once for all clothe yourselves with tenderheartedness, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience; you must keep on
1 Timothy 3:3
not addicted to strong drink, not pugnacious, gentle and not contentious, not avaricious,
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, as a man of God, must be fleeing always from these things; you must constantly strive for uprightness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.
2 Timothy 2:24
and a slave of the Lord must not quarrel but must be gentle to everybody; he must be a skillful teacher, and not resentful under injuries.
2 Timothy 4:2
preach the message, stay at it in season and out of season; convince, reprove, exhort people with perfect patience as a teacher.
Hebrews 5:2
Such a one is capable of dealing tenderly with the ignorant and erring ones, since he himself is subject to weakness,
Hebrews 13:3
Continue to remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them, and those who are being ill-treated, since you, too, are liable to similar physical punishment.

General references

Hebrews 12:12
So tighten the grip of your slipping hands; stiffen the stand of your knocking knees;