Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

As you know, like a father with his own children,

New American Standard Bible

just as you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you as a father would his own children,

King James Version

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

International Standard Version

You know very well that we treated each of you the way a father treats his children.

A Conservative Version

just as ye know, as each one of you as a father of his own children, imploring you, and comforting,

American Standard Version

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,

Amplified

For you know how we were exhorting and encouraging and imploring each one of you just as a father does [in dealing with] his own children, [guiding you]

An Understandable Version

For you know that we treated each one of you like a father treats his own children, exhorting you, and comforting you,

Anderson New Testament

as indeed you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father his children,

Bible in Basic English

Even as you saw how, like a father with his children, we were teaching and comforting you all, and giving witness,

Common New Testament

for you know how, as a father with his own children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you

Daniel Mace New Testament

you likewise know, that we exhorted and encouraged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

Darby Translation

as ye know how, as a father his own children, we used to exhort each one of you, and comfort and testify,

Godbey New Testament

as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,

Goodspeed New Testament

You know how, like a father with his children, we used to urge, encourage, and implore you

John Wesley New Testament

As ye know how we exhorted and comforted every one of you,

Julia Smith Translation

As ye know how each one of you, as a father his children, comforting and encouraging, and testifying,

King James 2000

As you know how we exhorted and encouraged and charged every one of you, as a father does his children,

Lexham Expanded Bible

just as you know how [we treated] each one of you, like a father his own children,

Modern King James verseion

even as you know how we exhorted and comforted and testified to each one of you, as a father to his children,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

as ye know how that we exhorted and comforted, and besought every one of you, as a father his children,

Moffatt New Testament

how (as you know) we treated each of you as a father treats his children, beseeching you, encouraging you, and charging you

Montgomery New Testament

You know how I was wont to treat each of you as a father treats his children,

NET Bible

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

New Heart English Bible

As you know, as a father with his own children,

Noyes New Testament

as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

Sawyer New Testament

as you know how we exhorted and comforted you, as a father each one of his own children,

The Emphasized Bible

Even as ye know how, unto each one of you, we were as a father unto his own children, consoling you, and soothing, and calling o witness, -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

as ye know how [we treated] every one of you, as a father doth his children, exhorting you, and admonishing, and conjuring you,

Twentieth Century New Testament

Indeed, you know that, like a father with his own children, we used to encourage and comfort every one of you, and solemnly plead with you;

Webster

As ye know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children,

Weymouth New Testament

For you know that we acted towards every one of you as a father does towards his own children, encouraging and cheering you,

Williams New Testament

for you know how, as a father deals with his children, we used to encourage you, cheer you on, and charge each of you

World English Bible

As you know, we exhorted, comforted, and implored every one of you, as a father does his own children,

Worrell New Testament

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,

Worsley New Testament

as ye know likewise, how we exhorted and comforted every one of you, as a father his children;

Youngs Literal Translation

even as ye have known, how each one of you, as a father his own children, we are exhorting you, and comforting, and testifying,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
As
καθάπερ 
Kathaper 
as, even as, as well as
Usage: 13

ye know
εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

how
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417

παρακαλέω 
Parakaleo 
Usage: 102

and



and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0
Usage: 0

παραμυθέομαι 
Paramutheomai 
Usage: 4

μαρτυρέω 
Martureo 
Usage: 58

ἕκαστος 
hekastos 
Usage: 73

one
εἷς 
heis 
one, a, other, some, not tr,
Usage: 188

of you
ὑμῶν 
Humon 
your, you, ye, yours, not tr.,
Usage: 371

as
ὡς 
Hos 
as, when, how, as it were, about,
Usage: 417

a father
πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

ἑαυτοῦ 
heautou 
Usage: 249

Verse Info

Context Readings

Paul's Approach To Ministry In Thessalonica

10 You are witnesses, and so is God, of how devoutly, righteously, and blamelessly we conducted ourselves with you believers. 11 As you know, like a father with his own children, 12 we encouraged, comforted, and implored each one of you to walk worthy of God, who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.


Cross References

1 Thessalonians 2:7

Although we could have been a burden as Christ’s apostles, instead we were gentle among you, as a nursing mother nurtures her own children.

Genesis 50:16-17

So they sent this message to Joseph, “Before he died your father gave a command:

Numbers 27:19

Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole community, and commission him in their sight.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But commission Joshua and encourage and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit this land that you will see.’

Deuteronomy 31:14

The Lord said to Moses, “The time of your death is now approaching. Call Joshua and present yourselves at the tent of meeting so that I may commission him.” When Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves at the tent of meeting,

1 Chronicles 22:11-13

“Now, my son, may the Lord be with you, and may you succeed in building the house of the Lord your God, as He said about you.

1 Chronicles 28:9

“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

1 Chronicles 28:20

Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Lord’s house is finished.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children, listen to me;
I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Proverbs 1:10

My son, if sinners entice you,
don’t be persuaded.

Proverbs 1:15

my son, don’t travel that road with them
or set foot on their path,

Proverbs 2:1

My son, if you accept my words
and store up my commands within you,

Proverbs 3:1

My son, don’t forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commands;

Proverbs 4:1-12

Listen, my sons, to a father’s discipline,
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,

Proverbs 5:1-2

My son, pay attention to my wisdom;
listen closely to my understanding

Proverbs 6:1

My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor
or entered into an agreement with a stranger,

Proverbs 7:1

My son, obey my words,
and treasure my commands.

Proverbs 7:24

Now, my sons, listen to me,
and pay attention to the words of my mouth.

Proverbs 31:1-9

The words of King Lemuel,
an oracle that his mother taught him:

Acts 20:2

And when he had passed through those areas and exhorted them at length, he came to Greece

1 Corinthians 4:14-15

I’m not writing this to shame you, but to warn you as my dear children.

Ephesians 4:17

Therefore, I say this and testify in the Lord: You should no longer walk as the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their thoughts.

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Finally then, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus, that as you have received from us how you must walk and please God—as you are doing—do so even more.

1 Thessalonians 5:11

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

2 Thessalonians 3:12

Now we command and exhort such people by the Lord Jesus Christ that quietly working, they may eat their own food.

1 Timothy 5:7

Command this also, so they won’t be blamed.

1 Timothy 5:21

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to observe these things without prejudice, doing nothing out of favoritism.

1 Timothy 6:2

Those who have believing masters should not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but should serve them better, since those who benefit from their service are believers and dearly loved.

Teach and encourage these things.

1 Timothy 6:13

In the presence of God, who gives life to all, and of Christ Jesus, who gave a good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you

1 Timothy 6:17

Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy.

2 Timothy 4:1-2

I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and because of His appearing and His kingdom:

Titus 2:6

In the same way, encourage the young men to be self-controlled

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to be submissive to their masters in everything, and to be well-pleasing, not talking back

Titus 2:15

Say these things, and encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you.

Hebrews 13:22

Brothers, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.

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