These examples show how Paraklesis / Exhortation functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.
choose life
Moses exhorts Israel to love the LORD, obey His voice, and cling to Him.
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choose this day whom you will serve
Joshua summons Israel to covenant loyalty.
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be attentive, keep your heart
Wisdom exhorts the son to guard instruction and the heart.
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seek the LORD while he may be found
The prophet exhorts the wicked to forsake his way and return to the LORD.
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come to me, all who labor
Jesus invites the burdened to come, take His yoke, and learn from Him.
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present your bodies as a living sacrifice
Paul exhorts believers on the basis of God’s mercies.
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walk worthy of the calling
Paul urges conduct fitting the gospel calling.
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take care; exhort one another
The author warns and urges mutual exhortation against unbelief.
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abstain from passions; keep conduct honorable
Peter exhorts believers as sojourners and exiles.
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contend for the faith
Jude appeals to believers to contend for the once-for-all delivered faith.
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