1 Thessalonians 5:12
And we beseech you, brethren, nto know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
NKJV: And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
ESV: We ask you, brothers, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
Ἐρωτῶμεν δὲ ὑμᾶς, ἀδελφοί, εἰδέναι τοὺς κοπιῶντας ἐν ὑμῖν, καὶ προϊσταμένους ὑμῶν ἐν Κυρίῳ, καὶ νουθετοῦντας ὑμᾶς,
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1 Corinthians 16:18 For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.
Philippians 2:20 For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state.
Galatians 6:6 Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
1 Corinthians 9:11 If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
1 Corinthians 9:14 Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
1 Timothy 5:18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
Hebrews 13:7 Remember them which have the rule over you, who have spoken unto you the word of God: whose faith follow, considering the end of their conversation.
Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.