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# exhort, exhortation #
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## Definition: ##
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The term "exhort" means to strongly encourage and urge someone to do what is right. Such encouragement is called "exhortation."
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* The purpose of exhortation is to persuade other people to avoid sin and follow God's will.
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* The New Testament teaches Christians to exhort each other in love, not harshly or abruptly.
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## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Depending on the context, "exhort" could also be translated as "strongly urge" or "persuade" or "advise."
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* Make sure the translation of this term does not imply that the exhorter is angry. The term should convey strength and seriousness, but should not refer to angry speech.
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* In most contexts, the term "exhort" should be translated differently than "encourage," which means to inspire, reassure, or comfort someone.
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* Usually this term will also be translated differently from "admonish," which means to warn or correct someone for his wrong behavior.
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Thessalonians 02:3-4](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/02/03)
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* [1 Thessalonians 02:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1th/02/10)
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* [1 Timothy 05:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/05/01)
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* [Luke 03:18-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/03/18)
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