1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-wards.
Cross References
Luke 18:1THEN he spake also to them a parable, to shew that we ought to pray always, and not faint;
Romans 12:12rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:
Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
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 →