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10 the One having died for us in order that whether we are keeping-watch or sleeping[a], we may live together with Him. 11 Therefore be encouraging one another and building-up one the other, just as you are also doing.

Esteem Your Leaders in Love

12 And we ask you, brothers, to know[b] the ones laboring among you and leading you in the Lord and admonishing you,

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Thessalonians 5:10 That is, physically alive (living, remaining at the end, and thus watching) or dead. Or, prepared (keeping watch) or unprepared, as in v 6.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 That is, in the sense of stand in close relationship with, recognize and respect.

10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.(A) 11 Therefore encourage one another(B) and build each other up,(C) just as in fact you are doing.

Final Instructions

12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard(D) among you, who care for you in the Lord(E) and who admonish you.

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