1 Thessalonians 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:12 — KJV
“And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:12 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.
Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 5:12
“The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:12: brethren, know, among
“Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:12: brethren, among, over
“And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westward in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. officers...: Heb. over the charge”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:12: brethren, among, over
“Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. divisions: Gr. schisms”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:12: beseech, brethren, among
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:12: brethren, know, labour
Pray 1 Thessalonians 5:12
Generate a Prayer from 1 Thessalonians 5:12
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse