Paul’s Ministry
1 Thessalonians 2:11
In 9 translations
- BSB
- For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—
- KJV
- As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,
- WEB
- As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,
- ASV
- as ye know how we dealt with each one of you, as a father with his own children, exhorting you, and encouraging you, and testifying,
- LSV
- even as you have known how we are exhorting each one of you, as a father his own children, and comforting, and testifying,
- YLT
- even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,
- DBY
- as ye know how, as a father his own children, we used to exhort each one of you, and comfort and testify,
- DRC
- As you know in what manner, entreating and comforting you, (as a father doth his children,)
- GNV
- As ye knowe how that we exhorted you, and comforted, and besought euery one of you (as a father his children)
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Where the editions differ
Editions are published forms of the Hebrew and Greek texts. Meet the editions and sources →
- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read μαρτυρόμενοι (“charging”); Textus Receptus read μαρτυρούμενοι (“charging”).
Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.
Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- καθάπερ οἴδατε ὡς ἕνα ἕκαστον ὑμῶν ὡς πατὴρ τέκνα ἑαυτοῦ
- RP2018
- καθάπερ οἴδατε ὡς ἕνα ἕκαστον ὑμῶν, ὡς πατὴρ τέκνα ἑαυτοῦ, παρακαλοῦντες ὑμᾶς καὶ παραμυθούμενοι
- TR-Boyd
- καθάπερ οἴδατε ὡς ἕνα ἕκαστον ὑμῶν, ὡς πατὴρ τέκνα ἑαυτοῦ, παρακαλοῦντες ὑμᾶς καὶ παραμυθούμενοι
- SCR1894
- καθαπερ οιδατε ως ενα εκαστον υμων ως πατηρ τεκνα εαυτου παρακαλουντες υμας και παραμυθουμενοι
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
PreachingFatherCallParentsThessalonians, the First Epistle of Paul to theMinistersLoveZeal, ReligiousPaul, the ApostleMinister, Christian
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- 1 Corinthians 4:14–15I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children. Even if you have ten thousand guardians in Christ, you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I became your father through the gospel.
- Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
- 2 Timothy 4:1–2I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke,…
- 2 Thessalonians 3:12We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
- 1 Timothy 5:21I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:7On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
- Deuteronomy 3:28But commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
- 1 Chronicles 28:20David also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the…
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing.
- Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
- Psalms 34:11Come, children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD.
- Proverbs 6:1My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have struck hands in pledge with a stranger,
- 1 Thessalonians 4:1Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.
- Proverbs 2:1My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you,
- 1 Chronicles 22:11–13Now, my son, may the LORD be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the LORD your God, as He said you would. Above all, may the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in command over…
- Proverbs 7:24Now, my sons, listen to me, and attend to the words of my mouth.
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).