1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Cross References
Acts 7:51You stiff-necked, and uncircumcised in heart and in ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did, so also do you.
Ephesians 4:30and grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, with which you have been sealed for the day of redemption.
1 Timothy 4:14Neglect not the gift that is in you, which was given you according to prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the eldership.
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 →