Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

King James Version

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Holman Bible

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

International Standard Version

I urge you, brothers, to listen patiently to my encouraging message, for I have written you a short letter.

A Conservative Version

And I urge you, brothers, bear with the word of exhortation, for I also wrote to you in brief.

American Standard Version

But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written unto you in few words.

Amplified

I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.

An Understandable Version

But I urge you, brothers [and sisters], listen to these words of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Anderson New Testament

I beseech you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation: for I have written to you in few words.

Bible in Basic English

But, brothers, take kindly the words which I have said for your profit; for I have not sent you a long letter.

Common New Testament

I urge you, brethren, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

Daniel Mace New Testament

Pray, my brethren, favourably receive this exhortation, which I have writ to you in brief.

Darby Translation

But I beseech you, brethren, bear the word of exhortation, for it is but in few words that I have written to you.

Godbey New Testament

But I exhort you, brethren, to receive the word of consolation: for I have indeed written unto you briefly.

Goodspeed New Testament

I beg you brothers, to listen patiently to this appeal, for I have written you but briefly.

John Wesley New Testament

I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written a letter to you in few words.

Julia Smith Translation

And I beseech you, brethren, hold up the word of entreaty: for I also sent to you in a few words.

King James 2000

And I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Now I urge you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for indeed I have written to you {briefly}.

Modern King James verseion

And I beseech you, brothers, allow the word of exhortation. For I have written a letter to you in few words.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I beseech you, brethren, suffer the words of exhortation: For we have written unto you in few words.

Moffatt New Testament

I appeal to you, brothers, to bear with this appeal of mine. It is but a short letter.

Montgomery New Testament

But I entreat you, brothers, bear with my word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

NET Bible

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

New Heart English Bible

But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Noyes New Testament

But I beseech you, brethren, bear with the word of my exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

Sawyer New Testament

And I beseech you, brothers, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have sent to you a letter in a few words.

The Emphasized Bible

Now I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, - for, even with brief words , have I sent unto you.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation; for I have written to you in few words.

Twentieth Century New Testament

I beg you, Brothers, to bear with these words of advice. For I have written only very briefly to you.

Webster

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter to you in few words.

Weymouth New Testament

Bear with me, brethren, when I thus exhort you; for, in fact, it is but a short letter that I have written to you.

Williams New Testament

I beg you, brothers, to listen patiently to this message, for I have written you only a short letter.

World English Bible

But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.

Worrell New Testament

But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation; for, indeed, I wrote to you in few words.

Worsley New Testament

I beseech you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation: as I have written to you in brief.

Youngs Literal Translation

And I entreat you, brethren, suffer the word of the exhortation, for also through few words I have written to 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

παρακαλέω 
Parakaleo 
Usage: 102

you
ὑμᾶς 
Humas 
you, ye, for your sakes Trans, not tr,
Usage: 314

G80
ἀδελφός 
Adelphos 
Usage: 302

ἀνέχομαι 
Anechomai 
Usage: 12

the word
λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

παράκλησις 
Paraklesis 
Usage: 28

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

ἐπιστέλλω 
Epistello 
Usage: 3

ὑμῖν 
Humin 
you, ye, your, not tr,
Usage: 293

in
διά 
Dia 
by, through, with, for, for ... sake, therefore , for this cause , because,
Usage: 527

References

Context Readings

Conclusion

21 make you perfect (mature) in every good thing. May you do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen. 22 But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 23 Do you know that brother Timothy has been released? If he comes shortly, I will see you.


Cross References

1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast.

Hebrews 3:1

Holy brothers, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making entreaty through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ that you be reconciled to God.

2 Corinthians 6:1

Working together with him we plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain (to no purpose) (in emptiness).

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I Paul myself entreat you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am of good courage toward you.

Galatians 6:11

See with what large letters I write to you with my own hand.

Hebrews 2:1

Pay close attention to the things heard so we do not drift away.

Hebrews 3:12-13

Be careful, brothers and sisters, that none of you develop a wicked heart lacking faith and turning away (departing) from the living God.

Hebrews 4:1

While the promise of entering his rest remains, let us fear that one of you might come up short and not enter.

Hebrews 4:11

Let us do our utmost to enter into that rest. Let no one fall into the same pattern of disobedience by not obeying the word.

Hebrews 6:11-12

We desire that every one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope down to the end.

Hebrews 10:19-39

Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Hebrews 12:1-2

A great cloud of witnesses surround us. Therefore let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that easily entangles us. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.

Hebrews 12:12-16

Lift up the hands that hang down, and the feeble knees.

Hebrews 12:25-28

Be careful, then, and do not refuse to hear him who speaks. Those who refused to hear the one who gave the divine message on earth did not escape. How much less shall we escape then, if we turn away from the one who speaks from heaven!

Hebrews 13:1-3

You should continue to love one another as brothers.

Hebrews 13:12-16

Jesus suffered outside the gate that he might sanctify the people through his own blood.

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