Verse Comparison: 1 Thessalonians 5:12
American Standard Version
But we beseech you, brethren, to know them that labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
Amplified® Bible
Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]--your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn {and} kindly reprove {and} exhort you.
Contemporary English Version
My friends, we ask you to be thoughtful of your leaders who work hard and tell you how to live for the Lord.
Darby English Version
But we beg you, brethren, to know those who labour among you, and take the lead among you in [the] Lord, and admonish you,
Good News Bible
We beg you, our friends, to pay proper respect to those who work among you, who guide and instruct you in the Christian life.
International Standard Version
Brothers, we ask you to show your appreciation for those who work among you, set an example for you in the Lord, and instruct you.
King James Version
And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
New American Standard Bible
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,
New International Version
Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you.
New King James Version
And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction,
Young's Literal Translation
And we ask you, brethren, to know those labouring among you, and leading you in the Lord, and admonishing you,