1 Thessalonians 5:22
Keep from every form of evil.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;
Cross References
Ruth 3:4But see to it, when he goes to rest, that you take note of the place where he is sleeping, and go in there, and, uncovering his feet, take your place by him; and he will say what you are to do.
Isaiah 33:15He whose ways are true, and whose words are upright; he who gives no thought to the profits of false acts, whose hands have not taken rewards, who will have no part in putting men to death, and whose eyes are shut against evil;
Romans 12:17Do not give evil for evil to any man. Let all your business be well ordered in the eyes of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31So then, if it is a question of food or drink, or any other thing, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20And so that no man might be able to say anything against us in the business of this giving which has been put into our hands:
1 Thessalonians 4:12That you may be respected by those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
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 →