1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Luke 18:1Then Jesus told them a parable about the need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
Romans 12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
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 →