1 Thessalonians 5:11
New International Version
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

New Living Translation
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.

English Standard Version
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing.

King James Bible
Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

New King James Version
Therefore comfort each other and edify one another, just as you also are doing.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, just as you also are doing.

NASB 1995
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

NASB 1977
Therefore encourage one another, and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, comfort one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing.

Amplified Bible
Therefore encourage and comfort one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up as you are already doing.

American Standard Version
Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

Contemporary English Version
This is why you must encourage and help each other, just as you are already doing.

English Revised Version
Wherefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as also ye do.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Therefore, encourage each other and strengthen one another as you are doing.

Good News Translation
And so encourage one another and help one another, just as you are now doing.

International Standard Version
So then, encourage one another and build each other up, as you are doing.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.

NET Bible
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore, comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.

World English Bible
Therefore exhort one another, and build each other up, even as you also do.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for this reason, comfort one another, and build up one another, as also you do.

Berean Literal Bible
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as also you are doing.

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, comfort ye one another, and build ye up, one the one, as also ye do.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wherefore comfort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For which cause comfort one another; and edify one another, as you also do.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because of this, console one another and build up one another, just as you are doing.

New American Bible
Therefore, encourage one another and build one another up, as indeed you do.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Wherefore comfort one another and edify one another, even as also you do.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Because of this, comfort one another and build one another up just as you have done.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Wherefore, exhort one another, and edify one another, as you also do.

Godbey New Testament
Therefore exhort one another, and edify either the other, as you indeed are doing.

Haweis New Testament
Wherefore comfort one another, and edify one another, as also ye do.

Mace New Testament
wherefore comfort and edify one another, as you have hitherto done.

Weymouth New Testament
Therefore encourage one another, and let each one help to strengthen his friend, as in fact you do.

Worrell New Testament
Wherefore, exhort one another, and build up one another, as also ye do.

Worsley New Testament
Wherefore comfort one another, and edify each other, as indeed ye do.

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Context
The Day of the Lord
10He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him. 11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing. 12But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction.…

Cross References
Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.

Ephesians 4:29
Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

Romans 14:19
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.

Colossians 3:16
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

Hebrews 10:24-25
And let us consider how to spur one another on to love and good deeds. / Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.

1 Corinthians 14:26
What then shall we say, brothers? When you come together, everyone has a psalm or a teaching, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. All of these must be done to build up the church.

Galatians 6:2
Carry one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Romans 15:2
Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.

Philippians 2:1-4
Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion, / then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose. / Do nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves. ...

1 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

2 Corinthians 13:11
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Acts 20:32
And now I commit you to God and to the word of His grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all who are sanctified.

Isaiah 35:3-4
Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees! / Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”

Proverbs 12:25
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.


Treasury of Scripture

Why comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also you do.

Wherefore.

1 Thessalonians 4:18
Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

comfort.

Hebrews 3:13
But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.

Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.

and edify.

Romans 14:19
Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Romans 15:2
Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.

1 Corinthians 10:23
All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.

even.

1 Thessalonians 4:10
And indeed ye do it toward all the brethren which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brethren, that ye increase more and more;

Romans 15:14
And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

2 Peter 1:12
Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

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1 Thessalonians 5
1. He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;
16. and gives various instructions;
23. and so concludes the epistle.














Therefore
The word "therefore" serves as a crucial connector, linking the preceding thoughts to the exhortation that follows. In the context of 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul has been discussing the return of Christ and the need for believers to be vigilant and sober. The Greek word used here is "ὥστε" (hōste), which implies a logical conclusion or result. It reminds us that our actions and attitudes should be a direct response to the truths of the Gospel and the hope of Christ's return. This word encourages believers to live in a way that reflects their understanding of eschatological truths.

encourage one another
The phrase "encourage one another" is translated from the Greek "παρακαλεῖτε ἀλλήλους" (parakaleite allēlous). The verb "parakaleite" means to call to one's side, to comfort, or to exhort. It is a call to action for the community of believers to support and uplift each other. In the early church, this encouragement was vital for maintaining faith amidst persecution and trials. Historically, the Thessalonian church faced significant challenges, and Paul's instruction here underscores the importance of mutual support and the power of community in the Christian faith.

and build one another up
The phrase "build one another up" comes from the Greek "οἰκοδομεῖτε εἷς τὸν ἕνα" (oikodomeite heis ton hena). The verb "oikodomeite" is derived from "oikodomeō," which means to build or edify, often used in the context of constructing a building. This metaphorical language suggests that believers are to contribute to the spiritual growth and strengthening of each other, much like constructing a sturdy edifice. In the historical context of the early church, this building up was essential for creating a resilient community that could withstand external pressures and internal challenges.

just as you are already doing
The phrase "just as you are already doing" acknowledges the Thessalonians' current efforts and progress. The Greek "καθὼς καὶ ποιεῖτε" (kathōs kai poieite) indicates that Paul is not introducing a new concept but rather affirming and encouraging the continuation of their existing practices. This commendation serves as both an encouragement and a gentle reminder to persist in their efforts. It reflects a pastoral heart that recognizes the importance of affirming positive behavior while gently urging believers to remain steadfast in their commitment to one another.

(11) Comfort.--Rightly translated. St. Paul is here catching up once more the thought of 1Thessalonians 4:18. They are to comfort one another about their communion with the dead who live in Christ; but perhaps the word also involves the comfort to be imparted by the thought of predestination to earn salvation. The command to "Edify one another" certainly refers to the instruction given in 1Thessalonians 5:1-10 :" Build one another up "in these settled purposes of holy living. This metaphor of building is one which St. Paul uses frequently in his later writings, and which St. Peter (who uses the same) may have adopted from his brother Apostle. St. Paul considers not only the whole Catholic Church to be a great Temple of the Spirit, the stones of which are individual souls (1Peter 2:5; 1Corinthians 3:16), but each believer is a temple too, complete in himself, or, rather, in continual process of completion (1Corinthians 6:19).

Verse 11. - Wherefore; because, whether alive or dead, you will equally share in the blessings of the advent. Comfort yourselves together. The words refer back to the last verse of the preceding chapter (1 Thessalonians 4:18), and with them the apostle concludes his consolatory address to those who were mourning over the loss of their friends. And edify one another; or, build up. It was a favorite figure of the apostle to compare the Christian Church and each individual believer to a building.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Therefore
Διὸ (Dio)
Conjunction
Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.

encourage
παρακαλεῖτε (parakaleite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3870: From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. Invite, invoke.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

build
οἰκοδομεῖτε (oikodomeite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3618: From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm.

one
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

another {up},
ἕνα (hena)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

just as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

you are already doing.
ποιεῖτε (poieite)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.


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