1 Thessalonians 5:17
pray unceasingly;
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
18in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;
Cross References
Luke 18:1And he spoke also a parable to them to the purport that they should always pray and not faint,
Romans 12:12As regards hope, rejoicing: as regards tribulation, enduring: as regards prayer, persevering:
Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with 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 →