1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
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.
20Do not despise prophesyings.
Cross References
Acts 7:51"Stiff-necked, uncircumcised in heart and ears! You are always resisting the Holy Ghost! As your fathers did, so do you.
Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you have been sealed for the day of redemption.
1 Timothy 4:14Never neglect the gift within you, which was given in fulfilment of prophecy at the time of the laying on of hands by the elders.
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 →