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1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brethren, pray for us.

KJV

Ἀδελφοί, προσεύχεσθε περὶ ἡμῶν.

Greek NT

Fratres, orate pro nobis.

Vulgate

Brethren, pray for us.

ASV

Brethren, pray for us.

Douay-Rheims

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In the original Greek

4 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.

περί
peri
preposition · 335×
προσεύχομαι
proseuchomai
verb · 85×
ἀδελφός
adelphos
noun · 343×
ἡμεῖς
emeis
pronoun · 862×

Textual variants

1 variant unit attested by manuscript witnesses and modern critical editions.

notable
SBLGNT: προσεύχεσθε | Treg/RP: προσεύχεσθε | WH/NIV: + καὶ
  • προσεύχεσθεSBLGNT
  • προσεύχεσθεTregelles, Robinson-Pierpont
  • + καὶWestcott-Hort, Reader's GNT (NA27)
source: sblgnt-apparatus

Historic Christian voices

4 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.

§2636The first Christian communities lived this form of fellowship intensely.116 Thus the Apostle Paul gives them a share in his ministry of preaching the Gospel117 but also intercedes for them.118 The intercession of Christians recognizes no boundaries: "for all men, for kings and all who are in high positions," for persecutors, for the salvation of those who reject the Gospel.119

Cross-references

  • 2Cor 1:11 — Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.
  • 2Thess 3:1 — Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
  • 2Thess 3:1 — Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
  • Col 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
  • Col 4:3 — Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
  • Eph 6:18 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
  • Eph 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
  • Exod 17:12 — But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his h
  • Gen 20:17 — So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.
  • Heb 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • Heb 13:18 — Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
  • Jas 5:16 — Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
  • Phil 1:19 — For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
  • Phlm 1:22 — But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.
  • Rom 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
  • Rom 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;