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God-Appointed Leaders
Commentators agree that this verse affirms a formal leadership structure in the earliest churches. These leaders (elders or pastors) are described as being 'over you in the Lord,' signifying that their authority is spiritual, delegated by God, and meant for the care of the church, not for worldly power or tyrannical rule.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
And we urge you, brothers, to know them who labor among you. Who they were is not mentioned. It is evident, however, that the church was n…
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12
Them that labour among you (τους κοπιωντας εν υμιν). Old word for toil even if weary.
And are over you in the Lord …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
We now come to minor details of instruction, no doubt suggested by observation of manifest defects in the Thessalonian Church. These details show u…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 5:11–13
19th Century
Preacher
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do. And we beseech you, brethren, to know those who labour among…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12
No more effective way of carrying out mutual edification (v.11) can be found than Paul’s closing exhortations for improvement within the assembly (…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
And we beseech you, brethren
Not in a natural or civil, but spiritual relation; and what follows relating to the min…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 5:12–15
17th Century
Minister
The ministers of the gospel are described by the work of their office, which is to serve and honor the Lord. It is their duty not only to give good…