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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV
1 Thessalonians · chapter 5 · verses 16–18
16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 · King James Version
What 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 means
In every thing give thanks is not for every thing. Paul says in, which leaves the hard thing hard and still finds something to thank God for inside it. And this is the will of God concerning you answers, at least in part, a question people spend years asking.
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1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 in context
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
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Commentary
Cross references
- Romans 12:12
- Philippians 4:4
- Matthew 5:12
- 2 Corinthians 6:10
- Luke 10:20
- Colossians 4:2
- Ephesians 6:18
- Luke 18:1
- Luke 21:36
- 1 Peter 4:7
- Ephesians 5:20
- Philippians 4:6
Key words (Strong's)
- concerningeisinto, unto, to, towards, for, amongG1519 →
- evermorepantoteat all times, always, everG3842 →
- Rejoicechairōto rejoice, be glad, to rejoice exceedingly, to be well, thrive, in salutations, hail!…G5463 →
- ceasingadialeiptōswithout intermission, incessantly, without ceasingG89 →
- thankseucharisteōto be grateful, feel thankful, give thanksG2168 →
- ChristchristosChrist = " anointed" , Christ was [and is], anointedG5547 →
- JesusiēsousJesus = " Jehovah is salvation" , Jesus, the Son of God, the Saviour of mankind…G2424 →
- Prayproseuchomaito offer prayers, to prayG4336 →
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Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we may observe how they are connected together, and have a dependence upon one another. 1. Rejoice evermore, Th1 5:16.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 16-22