1 Thessalonians 5:22
Absteine from all appearance of euill.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Try all things, and keepe that which is good.
Cross References
Ruth 3:4And when he shall sleepe, marke the place where he layeth him downe, and go, and vncouer the place of his feete, and lay thee downe, and he shall tell thee what thou shalt doe.
Isaiah 33:15Hee that walketh in iustice, and speaketh righteous things, refusing gaine of oppression, shaking his handes from taking of gifts, stopping his eares from hearing of blood, and shutting his eyes from seeing euill.
Romans 12:17Recompence to no man euill for euill: procure things honest in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eate, or drinke, or whatsoeuer ye doe, doe all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Auoiding this, that no man shoulde blame vs in this aboundance that is ministred by vs,
1 Thessalonians 4:12That yee may behaue your selues honestly towarde them that are without, and that nothing be lacking vnto 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 →