1 Thessalonians 5:11 web — Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

World English Bible

"Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:11, World English Bible

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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

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But let us, since we belong to the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and, for a helmet, the hope of salvation.

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For God didn't appoint us to wrath, but to the obtaining of salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

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who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.

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Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

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

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and to respect and honor them in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves.

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We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:11 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:11 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.”
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:11 in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 11.
Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.
What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?
One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.
What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?
1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 5:11.
What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:11 in?
1 Thessalonians 5:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:11?
1 Thessalonians 5:11 reads (WEB): “Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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