Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of practice of exhorting; the act of inciting to laudable deeds; incitement to that which is good or commendable. 2. (n.) Language intended to incite and encourage; advice; counsel; admonition. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia EXHORTATION ek-sor-ta'-shun (paraklesis): The Greek word translated "exhortation" (paraklesis) signifies, originally, "a calling near or for" (as an advocate or helper who should appeal on one's behalf), and carries the twofold sense of "exhortation" and "consolation" (which see). In the Septuagint of the Old Testament it is used in the sense of "consolation"; but in APC 2Macc 7:24, it is translated "exhort," the Revised Version (British and American) "appeal." The verb parakaleo is also translated "exhortation" (1 Maccabees 13:3 the King James Version) and "exhort" (APC 2Macc 9:26). In the New Testament paraklesis is translated "exhortation" (Acts 13:15 Romans 12:8, the Revised Version (British and American) "exhorting"; 1 Corinthians 14:3, the English Revised Version "comfort," the American Revised Version, margin "or comfort"; 2 Corinthians 8:17 1 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Timothy 4:13 Hebrews 12:5; Hebrews 13:22). the American Standard Revised Version has also "exhortation," instead of "consolation" in Philippians 2:1. In Luke 3:18, parakaleo, "to call near or for," is translated "exhortation," "and many other things in his exhortation," the Revised Version (British and American) "with many other exhortations," and in Acts 20:2, parakaleo logo pollo is rendered (the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American)), "had given them much exhortation." W. L. Walker

Multi-Version Concordance Exhortation (16 Occurrences) Luke 3:18 Then with many other exhortations he preached good news to the people, (Root in WEB KJV WEY ASV WBS NAS RSV) Acts 4:36 And Joseph, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas (which is, being interpreted, Son of exhortation), a Levite, a man of Cyprus by race, (ASV) Acts 13:15 After the reading of the law and the prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Brothers, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, speak." (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV) Acts 15:31 When they had read it, they rejoiced over the encouragement. (See RSV) Acts 20:2 And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece, (KJV ASV WBS NAS) Romans 12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence; he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness. (KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV) Romans 15:4 for, as many things as were written before, for our instruction were written before, that through the endurance, and the exhortation of the Writings, we might have the hope. (YLT) Romans 15:5 And may the God of the endurance, and of the exhortation, give to you to have the same mind toward one another, according to Christ Jesus; (YLT) 1 Corinthians 14:3 But he who prophesies speaks to men for their edification, exhortation, and consolation. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT NAS) 2 Corinthians 8:17 For he indeed accepted our exhortation, but being himself very earnest, he went out to you of his own accord. (WEB KJV ASV WBS YLT) Philippians 2:1 If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassion, (WEB ASV YLT) 1 Thessalonians 2:3 For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS) 1 Timothy 1:5 But the end sought to be secured by exhortation is the love which springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience and a sincere faith. (WEY) 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, pay attention to reading, to exhortation, and to teaching. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS) Hebrews 12:5 and you have forgotten the exhortation which reasons with you as with children, "My son, don't take lightly the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when you are reproved by him; (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV) Hebrews 13:22 But I exhort you, brothers, endure the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words. (WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)