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Respect the Work, Not Just the Person
Commentators consistently highlight that esteem for church leaders is rooted 'for their work's sake.' This means respect is due because of their God-given task of shepherding, teaching, and admonishing the flock for its spiritual well-being, not primarily for their personality, intellect, or social qualities.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:13
18th Century
Theologian
And to esteem them very highly in love. To cherish for them an affectionate regard. The office of a minister of religion demands …
AT Robertson
On 1 Thessalonians 5:13
And to esteem them (κα ηγεισθα). Get acquainted with them and esteem the leaders. The idlers in Thessalonica had evidently refused…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:13
19th Century
Bishop
Very highly in love.—The original here is difficult; but it seems best, with most good commentators, ancient and modern, to interp…
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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 5:13
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 5:13
17th Century
Pastor
And to esteem them very highly
Or, as the Ethiopic version renders it, "honour them abundantly"; for such are worthy…
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…