1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Romans 12:17Render to no man evil for evil. Be provident of things laudable in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all things to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Avoiding this, that no man should lay any blame to us in this abundance which is administered by us:
1 Thessalonians 4:12that ye walk becomingly towards those without, and need no assistance from any person.
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 →