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1 Thessalonians 5:11 ยท KJV

"Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do."

King James Version

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:11 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

9For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,
10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHope

Paul's advice here is great, but what we should pay the most attention to is how he gives it. We live in a time when we are constantly told to focus on what is new, different, or better. But as Christians, what we know is always more important than what we do. So, more often than we'd like to admit, we need to tell each other, "Hey, you're doing well; just keep doing what you're doing!

Prayer

Thank you, oh faithful Father, for noticing and noting the good and pleasing deeds I have performed. Please assist me in continuing to do the things You like best so that You can continue to be pleased and exalted. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

GratitudeHope

While Paul's exhortation is wonderful, it is the manner of the exhortation that should be highlighted. We live in a time when we are continually pushed to highlight the unique, new, or enhanced versions of things. However, as Christians, we believe that what we know is always more important than what we do. As a result, more often than we'd like to admit, we need to remind each other, "Hey, you're doing great; keep doing what you're doing!

Prayer

Thank you, faithful Father, for keeping track of the things I've done that make You happy and are good. Please help me keep doing the things that make You happy, but do them even better, so that You will be happy and praised. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you comfort those around you?

2

What does it mean for you to edify others?

3

When have you felt uplifted by a community?

Life Application

relationships

Make a conscious effort to encourage someone this week.

faith

Share a personal testimony that can uplift others.

Places in This Verse

Thessalonica(Thessaloniki, Greece today)

A prominent city in ancient Macedonia, known for its strategic location and diverse population.

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