1 Thessalonians 5:19
Do not quench the Spirit;
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In Context
20do not make light of preaching.
Cross References
Genesis 6:3But the Lord said: “My spirit will not abide in people forever, because they are flesh; therefore they will live for only a hundred and twenty years.”
Acts 7:51Stubborn people, heathen in heart and ears, you are for ever resisting the Holy Spirit; your ancestors did it, and you are doing it still.
Ephesians 4:30And do not grieve God’s Holy Spirit; for it was through that Spirit that God sealed you as his, against the day of redemption.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not neglect the divine gift within you, which was given you, amid many a prediction, when the hands of the church elders were laid on your head.
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 →