1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every form of evil.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
Cross References
Ruth 3:4And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he shall lie, and thou shalt go in, and uncover his feet, and lay thee down; and he will tell thee what thou shalt do.
Isaiah 33:15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from taking a bribe, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from looking upon evil:
Romans 12:17Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Avoiding this, that any man should blame us in [the matter of] this bounty which is ministered by us:
1 Thessalonians 4:12that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.
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 →