1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
Cross References
Ruth 3:4And it shall be, when he lays down, that thou shall notice the place where he shall lays. And thou shall go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down. And he will tell thee what thou shall do.
Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously, and speaks uprightly. He who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands from taking a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking upon evil.
Romans 12:17rendering to no man evil for evil, premeditating things right in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore whether ye eat, or drink, or anything ye do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Arranging this lest any man may criticize us in this bounty administered by us,
1 Thessalonians 4:12so that ye may walk properly toward those outside, and may have nothing lacking.
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 →