1 Thessalonians 5:14

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Chapter 13RULERS AND RULED1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 (R.V.)AT the present moment, one great cause of division among Christian churches is the existence of different forms of Church government. Congregationalists, Presbyterians, and Episcopalians are separated from each other much more decidedly by difference of organisation than by difference of creed. By some of them, if not by all, a certain form of Church order is identified with the existence of the Church itself. Thus the English-speaking... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

V. THE DAY OF THE LORD AND EXHORTATIONS CHAPTER 5 1. The day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 ) 2. Exhortations 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 ) 3. Conclusions 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 ) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 “But concerning the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

5:14 {9} Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are {e} unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all [men].(9) We must have consideration of every man, and the remedy must be applied according to the disease.(e) That keep not their rank or standing. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

In contrast to the new revelation Paul gives at the end of ch. 4, he now tells them in ch. 5 that "of the times and seasons" there was no need to write, for this was a matter of which they were well aware. They knew perfectly that the day of the Lord would come as a thief in the night. No doubt Paul had touched on this subject when with them; but even if he had not done so, yet the Old Testament abounds in its information as to "the day of the Lord." This "Day" will come upon the whole world... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

CONCLUSION This is a brief lesson, but the text is sufficiently distinct from the foregoing to warrant separate treatment. It is hortatory and instructive as that was, but exhortation prevails. “Them which labor among you” (1 Thessalonians 5:12 ) are doubtless the elders of the church Paul had set over them. “To know them” is the same as “to esteem them” (1 Thessalonians 5:13 ). But this esteem is associated with a joint responsibility with them for the proper disciple of the church (1... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Apostolic Prayers 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:01 Thessalonians 5:0 "But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you" ( 1Th 4:9 ). We have just heard the Apostle express a wish in prayer that he might see the face of his friends in Thessalonica, that he might perfect that which was lacking in their faith. Here he says there was nothing lacking in their love. Why, this is the supreme test of faith and righteousness: "We know that we have passed from death unto life"... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23

(12) And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; (13) And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. (14) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (15) See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (16) ¶ Rejoice... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Rebuke, or correct the unquiet. [1] By the Greek, it signifies the disorderly, or those that keep no order. (Witham) =============================== [BIBLIOGRAPHY] The unquiet: inquietos, Greek: ataktous, inordinatos, sine ordine et regula viventes. ==================== read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

12-15 The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honour the Lord. It is their duty not only to give good counsel, but also to warn the flock of dangers, and reprove for whatever may be amiss. The people should honour and love their ministers, because their business is the welfare of men's souls. And the people should be at peace among themselves, doing all they can to guard against any differences. But love of peace must not make us wink at sin.... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-99

1Thess 5 THE FIRST AND second verses of chapter 5 stand in very direct contrast to 1Th_4:13 , 1Th_4:15 . As to the coming of the Lord Jesus for His saints that which is commonly spoken of as “the rapture” they had been ignorant, and consequently they were in needless difficulty and sorrow, and the Apostle wrote to them “by the word of the Lord” to enlighten them. But as to “the times and the seasons” they were not at all ignorant and there was no need for Paul to write to them on that subject.... read more

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