1 Thessalonians 5:22
From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Ruth 3:4And when he shall go to sleep, mark the place wherein he sleepeth: and thou shalt go in, and lift up the clothes wherewith he is covered towards his feet, and shalt lay thyself down there: and he will tell thee what thou must do.
Isaiah 33:15He that walketh in justices, and speaketh truth, that casteth away avarice by oppression, and shaketh his hands from all bribes, that stoppeth his ears lest he hear blood, and shutteth his eyes that he may see no evil.
Romans 12:17To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing 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 whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us.
1 Thessalonians 4:12And we will not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them that are asleep, that you be not sorrowful, even as others who have no hope.
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 →