1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice always;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15See that no one render evil for evil to any, but always pursue that which is good toward one another and toward all.

17pray without ceasing;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and leap for joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so did they persecute the prophets who were before you.

Romans 12:12in hope, be joyful; in affliction, be patient; in prayer, be persevering;

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always; and again I say, Rejoice.

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16

Various Exhortations; Duty towards Fellow-Christians. ( a. d. 51.) 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none… Read the whole commentary →

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