1 Thessalonians 5:12

Updated: June 3, 2025

But we beg you, brothers, to know those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you,

World English Bible (WEB)

And{G1161} we beseech{G2065}{(G5719)} you{G5209}, brethren{G80}, to know{G1492}{(G5760)} them which{G3588} labour{G2872}{(G5723)} among{G1722} you{G5213}, and{G2532} are over{G4291}{(G5734)} you{G5216} in{G1722} the Lord{G2962}, and{G2532} admonish{G3560}{(G5723)} you{G5209};

KJV with Strongs

(12) But we're asking you brothers that you know those labouring in you and have leadership over you in אָדוֹן Adonai and giving you instruction,

The F.O.G

[12] Dear family, recognize the value of those who work tirelessly among you, who lead you in the Lord's ways and offer spiritual guidance with wisdom and love.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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