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1 Thessalonians 5:13

1 Thessalonians 5:13
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And to esteem them very highly,.... Or, as the Ethiopic version renders it, "honour them abundantly"; for such are…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

And to esteem them very highly in love - To cherish for them an affectionate regard. The office of a minister of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Esteem them very highly in love - Christian ministers, who preach the whole truth, and labor in the word and doctrine,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Thessalonians 5:11-15

In these words the apostle exhorts the Thessalonians to several duties.

I. Towards those who were nearly related one to…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake exceeding highly (R. V.) the same Greek adverb as in ch.…