1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
18In everything express thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1And he also spoke a parable to them about it being necessary to always pray, and not to give up,
Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope, enduring tribulation, persevering in prayer,
Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, being vigilant in it with thankfulness.
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 →