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2 Thessalonians 3:13

But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
2 Thessalonians 3:13 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB But you, brothers, don’t be weary in doing well.
  • KJV But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.
  • NKJV But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.
  • NASB But as for you, brothers and sisters, do not grow weary of doing good.
  • NLT As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good.

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Quick answer

Paul encourages the rest of the church never to grow weary in doing good. Faithful well-doing must continue despite the failures of a few.

Overview

Turning from the idle to the faithful, Paul guards against discouragement, lest dealing with troublemakers make the diligent give up. The exhortation to persevere in "doing well" echoes Galatians 6:9. It reminds believers that the misconduct of some is no excuse to abandon active goodness.

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Cross-references · 16

  • Gal 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.
  • Heb 12:3Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
  • 2 Cor 4:1Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart.
  • Isa 40:29–31He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak.
  • 2 Cor 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:
  • Ps 27:13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
  • Rev 2:3Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.
  • Zeph 3:16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.
  • 1 Th 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.
  • Heb 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.
  • Phil 1:9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,
  • Mal 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.
  • Deut 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.”
  • Rom 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
  • 1 Cor 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.

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