1 Thessalonians 5:27
I adjure you in the name of the Lord, that this epistle shall be read to all the brethren.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
In Context
26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
28The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
Cross References
Matthew 26:63And Jesus was silent; and the high priest responding said to Him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us if thou art the Christ, the Son of God.
Acts 19:13And certain ones of the itinerant Jewish exorcists undertook to call the name of the Lord Jesus, over those having evil spirits saying, I adjure you in the name of Jesus whom Paul is preaching.
1 Thessalonians 2:11as you know, exhorting each one of you, as a father of his own children, and comforting you,
1 Timothy 1:3As I exhorted you to remain in Ephesus, I going into Macedonia, in order that you may command certain ones not to teach heterodoxy,
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:24-28
Paul's Prayer for the Thessalonians. ( a. d. 51.) 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. 25 Brethren, pray for us. 26 Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss. 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. In these words, which conclude this… Read the whole commentary →