1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.
Cross References
Luke 18:1He also taught them by a parable how they ought always to pray and never to lose heart.
Romans 12:12Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.
Colossians 4:2Be unwearied in prayer, and keep awake in it when giving thanks.
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 →