1 Thessalonians 5:17
and pray without ceasing,
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
In Context
18and in every thing give thanks; for this is the will of Aloha in Jeshu Meshiha concerning you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1AND he spake also a parable to them, that in all time (men) should pray and not weary.
Romans 12:12Rejoice in your hope, sustain your afflictions, be constant in prayer;
Colossians 4:2In prayer be constant, and be watchful in it, and (in) giving thanks;
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 →