Malcolm Cox

Extra Notes Some final instructions and encouragements All are an expression of grace, or the results of receiving the grace of God. 'admonish' - '‘It denotes the word of admonition which is designed to correct while not provoking or embittering’ (J. Behm, TDNT, iv, p. 1021). It seems to carry a suggestion of blame for wrongdoing (cf. ‘warn those who are idle’, v. 14) and is aimed at correcting the wrong. Best sees it as addressed to the will rather than the mind.' Tyndale "while its tone is brotherly, it is big-brotherly." 166. Leon Morris NITCOTNT See 1 Cor. 4:14.         * 'highest'             * 'hyperekperissou is a very forceful word (see on 3:10), called by Findlay a ‘triple Pauline intensive’ meaning ‘beyond-exceeding-abundantly’' Tyndale         * 'love'             * agape - not affection, but much more. Not only respect your leaders, but love them. They are primarily there not to perform a function for your benefit, but to share in Christian love with you.        * help the weak             *