5:11a

Therefore: This word introduces the conclusion of Paul’s words in 5:1–10.

encourage…one another: This is identical to the phrase in 4:18, which was the concluding sentence of 4:13–18. See the note on 4:18. You should translate it in the same way here.

build one another up: The Greek word oikodomeō means “to build a house.” However, here it is used as a metaphor and it means “strengthen one another,” that is, “help one another to believe more strongly in God.”

5:11b

just as you are already doing: Paul recognized that the Thessalonians were already encouraging one another and building each other up, but he wanted to encourage then to continue doing so.

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