1 Thessalonians 5:14

And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.

Cross References (37)

  • 2 Timothy 4:2 (15)

    Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient inst

  • Romans 14:1 (14)

    Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

  • Acts 20:35 (11)

    In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesu

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:6–7 (9)

    Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undiscipl

  • Isaiah 35:3–4 (8)

    Strengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!

  • Romans 15:1–3 (7)

    We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.

  • 2 Thessalonians 3:11–13 (7)

    For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies.

  • Galatians 6:1–2 (7)

    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But

  • 1 Corinthians 13:4–5 (7)

    Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

  • 1 Timothy 6:11 (6)

    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentle

  • Colossians 1:28 (6)

    We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

  • Isaiah 40:1–2 (6)

    “Comfort, comfort My people,” says your God.

  • Isaiah 40:11 (6)

    He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently lead

  • Hebrews 5:2–3 (6)

    He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:14 (6)

    I am not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my beloved children.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:7–12 (6)

    On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.

  • 2 Timothy 2:24–25 (6)

    And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.

  • Hebrews 13:3 (6)

    Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you were suffering with them

  • Ephesians 4:2 (6)

    with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

  • Ezekiel 3:17–21 (5)

    “Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a war

  • Acts 20:31 (5)

    Therefore be alert and remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

  • Isaiah 63:9 (5)

    In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He red

  • Ezekiel 34:16 (5)

    I will seek the lost, bring back the strays, bind up the broken, and strengthen the weak; but the sleek and strong I wil

  • Acts 20:27 (4)

    For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.

  • Colossians 3:12–13 (4)

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentl

  • Matthew 12:20 (4)

    A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish, till He leads justice to victory.

  • John 21:15–17 (4)

    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,

  • Romans 12:1 (4)

    Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing

  • Ezekiel 33:3–9 (3)

    and he sees the sword coming against that land and blows the ram’s horn to warn the people.

  • Ephesians 4:32 (3)

    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

  • Luke 22:32 (3)

    But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith will not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers

  • Titus 1:6 (3)

    An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accus

  • Jeremiah 6:12 (3)

    Their houses will be turned over to others, their fields and wives as well, for I will stretch out My hand against the i

  • 1 Timothy 3:3 (3)

    not dependent on wine, not violent but gentle, peaceable, and free of the love of money.

  • Galatians 5:22 (3)

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • Hebrews 12:12 (3)

    Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.

  • Titus 1:10 (2)

    For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,