1 Thessalonians 5:22
And from every evil thing flee.
The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Prove every thing, and what is good retain.
Cross References
Romans 12:17And repay to no man evil for evil, but be careful to do good before all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore you eat or drink, or whatsoever you do, do all to the glory of Aloha.
2 Corinthians 8:20For we are precautious in this, that no one should lay upon us any imputation
1 Thessalonians 4:12that you may walk becomingly towards the outward-ones, and of man you may not need.
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 →