And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And we beseech you, brethren,.... Not in a natural or civil, but spiritual relation; and what follows relating to the ministers of the word, the apostle addresses this church on their behalf, not in…
Barnes' Notes
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you - Who they were is not mentioned. It is evident, however, that the church was not left without appointed persons to minister to it…
Adam Clarke
Know them - Act kindly towards them; acknowledge them as the messengers of Christ; and treat them with tenderness and respect. This is a frequent meaning of the word γινωσκω. See on Joh 1:10…
In these words the apostle exhorts the Thessalonians to several duties.
I. Towards those who were nearly related one to another. Such should comfort themselves, or exhort one another, and edify one…
Section VII. Rules for the Sanctified Life. Ch. 1Th 5:12-24
In Section v. (ch. 1Th 4:1-12) the saintshipof his readers supplied the basis and the nerve of the Apostle's charge. He there enforced on…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture