Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11

"who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do." — 1 Thessalonians 5:10-11 (ASV)

Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Therefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.

It is a good church of which we can say this, especially if we can say it of all the members that they edify one another. Living stones in a living temple should seek to build each other up. May we all try to have a sacred commerce in our knowledge, and other gifts, as one trading with another. All may enrich and edify one another. "As also you do." Why did he tell them to do it, then, if they were doing it?

Answer – that they might keep on doing it. The horse that runs best may still be better for a spur.