SIL Translator's Notes on 1 Thessalonians 5:25

5:25

Brothers: See the note on 1:4.

pray for us as well: There is a minor textual problem with this verse.

(1) Some Greek manuscripts contain a Greek word that may be translated as well or “also.” These manuscripts are followed by the

(Berean Standard Bible, Good News Translation, NET Bible, Revised English Bible)

(2) Most other English versions omit this word. If the word is included, the verse means: “We prayed for you, and now you should also pray for us.” (Paul’s prayer for the Thessalonians was in 5:23.) This is the option followed by the Display.

us: This refers to Paul and his companions.

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