1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from every form of evil.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
Cross References
Ruth 3:4It shall be, when he lies down, that you shall note the place where he is lying. Then you shall go in, uncover his feet, and lie down. Then he will tell you what to do.”
Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—
Romans 12:17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honourable in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us.
1 Thessalonians 4:12that you may walk properly towards those who are outside, 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 →