Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on 1 Thessalonians 5:14 in English Standard Version "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." Isa 35:4 Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” Ac 20:35 In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Ro 15:1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 1Co 13:4 Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant 2Th 3:6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 2Th 3:11 For we hear that some among you walk in idleness, not busy at work, but busybodies. Heb 12:12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strengthen your weak knees,