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1 Thessalonians 5:16

And be joyful always.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15And beware, lest any of you return evil for evil, but always follow good deeds, towards one another, and towards all men.

17And pray without ceasing.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12At that time, rejoice and be glad: for your reward in heaven is great. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

Romans 12:12Be joyful in your hope. Be patient under your afflictions. Be persevering in prayer.

Philippians 4:4Rejoice ye in our Lord, at all times; and again 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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