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.
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SBLGNT: προσεύχεσθε | Treg/RP: προσεύχεσθε | WH/NIV: + καὶ
- προσεύχεσθε — SBLGNT
- προσεύχεσθε — Tregelles, Robinson-Pierpont
- + καὶ — Westcott-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;