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A Warning against Idleness

2 Thessalonians 3:13

In 9 translations

BSB
But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
KJV
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
WEB
But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing what is right.
ASV
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well-doing.
LSV
and you, brothers, may you not be weary doing well,
YLT
and ye, brethren, may ye not be weary doing well,
DBY
But ye, brethren, do not faint in well-doing.
DRC
But you, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
GNV
And ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

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Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • Spelling of ἐγκακήσητε: Westcott–Hort: ἐνκακήσητε; Byzantine text, Textus Receptus: ἐκκακήσητε.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)

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  • SBLGNT: ἐγκακήσητε. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read ἐγκακήσητε; Robinson–Pierpont read ἐκκακήσητε.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, μὴ ἐγκακήσητε καλοποιοῦντες.
RP2018
Ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, μὴ ἐκκακήσητε καλοποιοῦντες.
TR-Boyd
Ὑμεῖς δέ, ἀδελφοί, μὴ ἐκκακήσητε καλοποιοῦντες.
SCR1894
υμεις δε αδελφοι μη εκκακησητε καλοποιουντες

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Galatians 6:9–10Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  • Hebrews 12:3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
  • 2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
  • Isaiah 40:29–31He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall. But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with…
  • 2 Corinthians 4:16Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.
  • Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
  • Hebrews 12:5And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
  • Revelation 2:3Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
  • Zephaniah 3:16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.
  • Psalms 27:13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
  • Malachi 1:13You also say: ‘Oh, what a nuisance!’ And you turn up your nose at it,” says the LORD of Hosts. “You bring offerings that are stolen, lame, or sick! Should I accept these from your hands?” asks the LORD.
  • 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.
  • Deuteronomy 20:8Then the officers shall speak further to the army, saying, “Is any man afraid or fainthearted? Let him return home, so that the hearts of his brothers will not melt like his own.”
  • Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  • 1 Corinthians 15:28And when all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all.
  • Philippians 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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