1 Thessalonians 5:16

Always be joyful.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15Take care that none of you ever return evil for evil, but always pursue what is kind to one another and to all.

17Pray without ceasing.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12"Rejoice and exult in it, because your reward was great in the heavens; for so did they persecute the prophets before you.

Romans 12:12Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again will I say, rejoice!

Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-16

Various Exhortations; Duty towards Fellow-Christians. ( a. d. 51.) 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15 See that none… Read the whole commentary →

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