1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every kind of evil.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21But test all things. Hold on to whatever is good.
Cross References
Ruth 3:4But when he goes to sleep, observe the place where he sleeps. And you will approach and lift up the covering, the part which covers near his feet, and lay yourself down, and sleep there; but he will tell you what you are obliged to do.”
Isaiah 33:15The one who walks in justice and speaks the truth, who casts out avarice with oppression and shakes all bribes from his hands, who blocks his ears so that he may not listen to blood, and closes his eyes so that he may not see evil.
Romans 12:17Render to no one harm for harm. Provide good things, not only in the sight of God, but also in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever else you may do, do everything for the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20So let us avoid this, lest anyone disparage us over the abundance that is ministered by us.
1 Thessalonians 4:12and to walk honestly with those who are outside, and to desire nothing belonging to another.
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 →