1 Thessalonians 5:27
I adjure you by the Lord, that this letter be read to all the holy brethren.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
In Context
26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Cross References
Matthew 26:63But Jesus was silent. And the high priest answering said to him: I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou art the Christ, the Son of God.
Acts 19:13Then some of the wandering Jewish exorcists took upon them to name, over those who had the evil spirits, the name of the Lord Jesus, saying: I adjure you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.
1 Thessalonians 2:11as ye know how we exhorted, and encouraged, and charged every one of you, as a father his children,
1 Timothy 1:3As I besought thee to remain still in Ephesus, when I was going into Macedonia, that thou mightest charge certain ones not to teach other doctrine,
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:24-28
Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians. ( a. d. 51.) 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. In these words, which conclude this… Read the whole commentary →