1 Thessalonians 5:17
Keep on with your prayers.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
In Context
18In everything give praise: for this is the purpose of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1And he made a story for them, the point of which was that men were to go on making prayer and not get tired;
Romans 12:12Being glad in hope, quiet in trouble, at all times given to prayer,
Colossians 4:2Give yourselves to prayer at all times, keeping watch with praise;
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 →