1 Thessalonians 5:11

Translations

Modern

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

Traditional

Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Literal

Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing.

Latin

Propter quod consolamini invicem, et ædificate alterutrum, sicut et facitis.

Original

Greek

English

Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Paul wants the Thessalonians to use the teachings about the end of time to encourage and build up one another (see 4:18). He does not want them to speculate about when the Lord will return.

1 Thessalonians 4:9–5:11

Paul answers questions from the Thessalonians (see 1 Corinthians 7:1), questions about:

loving each other (1 Thessalonians 4:9–12)
the destiny of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of the day the Lord will return (5:1–11).

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),
the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and
the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) “He Will Come” The Coming of God’s Kingdom The Day Is Coming The Last Things and the Thessalonians

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Therefore encourage one another with these words.
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Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.

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