2 Thessalonians 3:13But you, brothers, don't be weary in doing well.
The setting
Thessalonica, Greece, ~51 AD. After addressing the lazy troublemakers, Paul turns to the faithful workers who were growing tired of carrying extra burdens and supporting irresponsible members.
The emotion here: encouraging the faithful who were carrying unfair burdens
The original word
enkakeō (ἐνκακέω) — to lose heart, become discouraged, literally 'to be bad within'
Why it matters
The hardworking Thessalonian Christians were becoming resentful and exhausted from supporting lazy church members
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What most readers miss in 2 Thessalonians 3:13
Paul specifically calls them 'brothers' — family — acknowledging their faithfulness while the others get harsh rebuke
Common misconceptionPeople think this means never get tired, but Paul acknowledges they ARE weary — he's saying don't let weariness make you stop doing what's right.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
2 Thessalonians 3:13 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
2 Thessalonians 3:13 comes from the book of 2 Thessalonians, written during the early_church period. These words are attributed to Paul. The dominant emotion in this verse is growing, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include perseverance, good works. Notable phrases: don't be weary; doing well. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same growing
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6
“So faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
— Romans 10:17
“He must increase, but I must decrease.”
— John 3:30
“Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
— Galatians 6:2
“He believed in Yahweh; and he reckoned it to him for righteousness.”
— Genesis 15:6
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