1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
22abstain from every evil sight.
24Faithful is the one calling you, who indeed will do it.
Cross References
John 17:19and I sanctify myself in their behalf, in order that they may also be sanctified through the truth.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes, to turn them from darkness unto light, and from the power of Satan unto God, in order that they may receive remission of sins, and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.
Romans 15:13And the God of hope fill you in all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Ghost.
Romans 16:20The God of peace will speedily crush Satan beneath your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus 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 →