1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every evil sight.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21but prove all things; and hold fast to the beautiful;
Cross References
Romans 12:17Returning to no one evil for evil; providing things beautiful in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Then whether you eat, or whether you drink, or what you do, do all things to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20and avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this benefaction administered by us:
1 Thessalonians 4:12in order that you may walk about circumspectly toward the aliens, and you 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 →