And in this way, ¹  with many other exhortations, John ²  proclaimed good news to the people.

Until I come, give attention to the public reading of scripture, ¹  to exhortation, to teaching.

if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, ¹  bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

With many other words he testified ¹  and exhorted them saying, “Save yourselves from this perverse ²  generation!”

After the reading from the law and the prophets, ¹  the leaders of the synagogue ²  sent them a message, ³  saying, “Brothers, ⁴  if you have any message ⁵  of exhortation ⁶  for the people, speak it.” ⁷ 

Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat. ¹ 

So communicate these things with the sort of exhortation or rebuke ¹  that carries full authority. ²  Don’t let anyone look down ³  on you.

Preach the message, ¹  be ready ²  whether it is convenient or not, ³  reprove, rebuke, exhort ⁴  with complete patience and instruction.

But exhort one another each day, as long as it is called “Today,” that none of you may become hardened by sin’s deception.

So as your fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings and as one who shares in the glory that will be revealed, I urge the elders among you:

But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, ¹  encouragement, and consolation.

For the appeal we make ¹  does not come ²  from error or impurity or with deceit,

And have you forgotten the exhortation addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not scorn ¹  the Lord’s discipline or give up when he corrects ²  you.

When they read it aloud, ¹  the people ²  rejoiced at its encouragement. ³ 

Encourage younger men likewise to be self-controlled, ¹ 

When ¹  he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to remain true ²  to the Lord with devoted hearts, ³ 

As you know, we treated each one of you as a father treats his own children,

Do not treat prophecies with contempt.

He must hold firmly to the faithful message as it has been taught, ¹  so that he will be able to give exhortation in such healthy teaching ²  and correct those who speak against it.