Answer: The work of the leaders among us, those who are
over us in the Lord, is to admonish us, (verse 12).
MORE INFORMATION AND/OR OTHER SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
"Work hard" is an old word for "toil even
if weary." "Over you" is literally
"those who stand in front of you," the elders and
deacons. "Admonish" is literally "putting
sense into the heads (minds) of people."
Colossians 1:28: "We proclaim Him
[Christ], admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone perfect in Christ."
Colossians 3:16: "Let the Word of
Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another
with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs
with gratitude in your hearts to God."
