1 Thessalonians 5:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Thessalonians 5:13 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 — KJV
“And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (KJV)
1 Thessalonians 5:13 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 5:13
“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:13: esteem, highly, among
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:13: very, work, among
“And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:13: very, work, among
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:13: very, among, yourselves
“And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:13: very, among, yourselves
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