1 Thessalonians 5:23
May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
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In Context
22Abstain from every form of evil.
24He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.
Cross References
Leviticus 20:8You shall keep my statutes, and do them. I am the LORD who sanctifies you.
Ezekiel 37:28The nations will know that I am the LORD who sanctifies Israel, when my sanctuary is among them forever more.”’”
John 17:19For their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes, that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive remission of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’
Romans 15:13Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 16:20And the God of peace will quickly crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah be with you.
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 →