# General Information:

Paul begins to give his final instructions to the church in Thessalonica.

# brothers

Here "brothers" means fellow believers.

# to acknowledge those who labor

"to esteem and appreciate those who are involved in leading"

# who are over you in the Lord

This refers to people God appointed to serve as leaders of the local group of believers.

# regard them highly in love because of their work

Paul exhorts the believers to love and esteem their church leaders.