1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
King James Version
In Context
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-23
Various Short Exhortations. ( a. d. 51.) 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 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… Read the whole commentary →