1 Thessalonians 5:12

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1 Thessalonians 5:10–14 · Berean Standard Bible

10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

11 Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

12 But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.

13 In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.

14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

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But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

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In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.

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Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.