1 Thessalonians 5:22
Hold aloof from every form of evil.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21But try all, holding fast to the good.
Cross References
Romans 12:17Do not pay back evil for evil. Aim to do what is honorable in the eyes of all.
1 Corinthians 10:31Because whether you are eating or whether you are drinking, you are to do it all for the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20because I am on my guard in this, that no one should blame me, in respect to this bounty which I am administering.
1 Thessalonians 4:12So that your conduct may be seemly toward those that are without, and that you may not need help from any man.
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 →