1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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In Context
18Give thanks in everything. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for all of you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1Now he also told them a parable, that we should continually pray and not cease,
Romans 12:12in hope, rejoicing; in tribulation, enduring; in prayer, ever-willing;
Colossians 4:2Pursue prayer. Be watchful in prayer with acts of thanksgiving.
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 →