1 Thessalonians 5:27

5:26 Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. charge: or, adjure

KJV

I solemnly command you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.

I charge you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the holy brothers.

5:28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. The first epistle to the Thessalonians was written from Athens.

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:27 mean?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 is a verse in the book of 1 Thessalonians, in the New Testament. In the original Greek, key words include ὁρκίζω (horkizo), σύ (humas), κύριος (kurios).

Greek interlinear

chargeὁρκίζωhorkizo/hor-kid'-zo/G3726from 3727; to put on oath, i.e. make swear; by analogy, to solemnly enjoin:--adjure, charge.

youσύhumas/hoo-mas'/G5209accusative case of 5210; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).

the

Lordκύριοςkurios/koo'-ree-os/G2962from kuros (supremacy); supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title):-- God, Lord, master, Sir.

that

this

epistleἐπιστολήepistole/ep-is-tol-ay'/G1992from 1989; a written message:--"epistle," letter.

readἀναγινώσκωanaginosko/an-ag-in-oce'-ko/G314from 303 and 1097; to know again, i.e. (by extension) to read:--read.

unto

allπᾶςpas/pas/G3956including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole:--all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.

the

holyἅγιοςhagios/hag'-ee-os/G40from hagos (an awful thing) (compare 53, 2282); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.

brethren.ἀδελφόςadelphos/ad-el-fos'/G80from 1 (as a connective particle) and delphus (the womb); a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like 1):--brother.

charge:

or,

adjure

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Verses like this

Other verses that share key original-language words with 1 Thessalonians 5:27.

2 Corinthians 3:2

Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men:

Colossians 4:16

And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

Mark 1:8

I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.

Matthew 1:20

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten

Matthew 11:28

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 18:21

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?

Matthew 24:15

When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Frequently asked questions

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:27 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 (King James Version) reads: "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. charge: or, adjure"

Is 1 Thessalonians 5:27 in the Old or New Testament?

1 Thessalonians 5:27 is in the New Testament of the Bible, in the book of 1 Thessalonians.

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