1Th 5:14 | TNotes | STEP | 5:14 The responsibility for the moral progress of the congregation does not rest solely with the leaders (4:18 ; 5:11 ). Paul urged the church to warn those who are lazy , that is, those who were “disorderly,” and who did not live by the apostles’ instructions (see 2 Thes 3:6-15 ). • Take tender care of those who are weak , or those who have no economic or social power. Greek society denigrated the weak. • Instead of being irritable, believers should be patient in their relationships (Gal 5:23 ; Eph 4:2 ).

d2 Thes 3:6-15►

eGal 5:23►

fEph 4:2►

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:14

5:14 ^a The responsibility for the moral progress of the congregation does not rest solely with the leaders (4:18 ^b; 5:11 ^c). Paul urged the church to warn those who are lazy, that is, those who were “disorderly,” and who did not live by the apostles’ instructions (see 2 Thes 3:6-15 ^d).

• Take tender care of those who are weak, or those who have no economic or social power. Greek society denigrated the weak.

• Instead of being irritable, believers should be patient in their relationships (Gal 5:23 ^e; Eph 4:2 ^f).