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1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

15 Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else.

Cross References for 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15

Romans 12:1 - Living Sacrifices Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies... Click to read the verse Romans 12:1 Click to read the verse Romans 12:1

Galatians 6:1-2 - Doing Good to All Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1-2 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:1-2

2 Timothy 2:15 - Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be asha... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:15

1 Corinthians 13:4-5 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Isaiah 63:9 - In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9

Matthew 12:20 - A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads ju... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:20 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:20

Acts 20:35 - In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembe... Click to read the verse Acts 20:35 Click to read the verse Acts 20:35

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Romans 15:1 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 15:1 Click to read the verse Romans 15:1

1 Samuel 1:8 - Elkanah her husband would say to her, “Hannah, why are you weeping? Why don’t you eat? Why are ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:8 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 1:8

Acts 20:27 - For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. Click to read the verse Acts 20:27 Click to read the verse Acts 20:27

Isaiah 40:1-2 - Comfort for God’s People Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:1-2

2 Corinthians 6:4 - Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:4

Acts 20:31 - So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night an... Click to read the verse Acts 20:31 Click to read the verse Acts 20:31

Colossians 3:12-13 - Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, ki... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12-13 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:12-13

Colossians 1:28 - We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present ever... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:28

Psalms 41:1 - Psalm 41 For the director of music. A psalm of David. Blessed is he who has regard for the weak... Click to read the verse Psalms 41:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 41:1

Ezekiel 3:17 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17

Hebrews 12:12 - Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:12

1 Timothy 3:3 - not given to drunkenness, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:3

2 Chronicles 19:10 - In every case that comes before you from your fellow countrymen who live in the cities—whether ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:10

Deuteronomy 22:4 - If you see your brother’s donkey or his ox fallen on the road, do not ignore it. Help him get i... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 22:4

Colossians 2:2 - My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have th... Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:2

Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:22

Psalms 19:11 - By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11

Romans 14:1 - The Weak and the Strong Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable ... Click to read the verse Romans 14:1 Click to read the verse Romans 14:1

2 Thessalonians 3:6 - Warning Against Idleness In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to kee... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Hebrews 5:2-3 - He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2-3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:2-3

2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with gr... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:2

Titus 1:6 - An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, a man whose children believe and are n... Click to read the verse Titus 1:6 Click to read the verse Titus 1:6

Titus 1:10 - For there are many rebellious people, mere talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circu... Click to read the verse Titus 1:10 Click to read the verse Titus 1:10

1 Timothy 3:1 - Overseers and Deacons Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being an overse... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 3:1

1 Thessalonians 4:18 - Therefore encourage each other with these words. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Galatians 6:2 - Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Click to read the verse Galatians 6:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:2

1 Corinthians 13:4 - Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4

Malachi 3:16 - Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scrol... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:16 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:16

Ephesians 4:32-2 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32-2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32-2

Isaiah 35:3-4 - Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way; Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 35:3-4

Ezekiel 34:16 - I will search for the lost and bring back the strays. I will bind up the injured and strengthen... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:16 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:16

1 Timothy 6:11 - Paul’s Charge to Timothy But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, god... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:11

Hebrews 13:3 - Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as... Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 13:3

Luke 22:32 - But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, ... Click to read the verse Luke 22:32 Click to read the verse Luke 22:32

Acts 20:12 - The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted. Click to read the verse Acts 20:12 Click to read the verse Acts 20:12

2 Timothy 2:24-25 - And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, n... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24-25 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Job 4:4 - Your words have supported those who stumbled; you have strengthened faltering knees. Click to read the verse Job 4:4 Click to read the verse Job 4:4

2 Thessalonians 3:15 - Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:15

1 Corinthians 4:14 - I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:14

Ezekiel 3:17-21 - “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and g... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-21 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:17-21

Ezekiel 33:3-9 - and he sees the sword coming against the land and blows the trumpet to warn the people, Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:3-9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:3-9

Jeremiah 31:8 - See, I will bring them from the land of the north and gather them from the ends of the earth. A... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 31:8

Ephesians 4:2 - Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:2

Acts 18:23 - After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out from there and traveled from place to place t... Click to read the verse Acts 18:23 Click to read the verse Acts 18:23

Ezekiel 33:9 - But if you do warn the wicked man to turn from his ways and he does not do so, he will die for ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:9

Jeremiah 6:12 - Their houses will be turned over to others, together with their fields and their wives, when I ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 6:12

Ezekiel 3:21 - But if you do warn the righteous man not to sin and he does not sin, he will surely live becaus... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:21 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 3:21

Matthew 13:28 - “‘An enemy did this,’ he replied. “The servants asked him, ‘Do you want us to go and pull them ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:28

Romans 15:1-3 - We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Click to read the verse Romans 15:1-3 Click to read the verse Romans 15:1-3

Acts 15:32 - Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the brothers. Click to read the verse Acts 15:32 Click to read the verse Acts 15:32

1 Thessalonians 5:12 - Final Instructions Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:12

Romans 15:14 - Paul the Minister to the Gentiles I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are f... Click to read the verse Romans 15:14 Click to read the verse Romans 15:14

Colossians 4:8 - I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and t... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:8

1 Corinthians 14:31 - For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 14:31

2 Thessalonians 3:6-7 - Warning Against Idleness In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, we command you, brothers, to kee... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:6-7

1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 - but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 - We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13