1Th 5:13 | TNotes | STEP | 5:13 Leaders were to receive honor and love not because of their high position but because of their work . • live peacefully: Teaching about community peace and harmony was a standard topic in ancient moral instruction. Harmony between believers and leaders was especially important because of the persecution the church suffered (2:14 ).

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:13

5:13 ^a Leaders were to receive honor and love not because of their high position but because of their work.

• live peacefully: Teaching about community peace and harmony was a standard topic in ancient moral instruction. Harmony between believers and leaders was especially important because of the persecution the church suffered (2:14 ^b).