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1 Thessalonians 5:17

And pray without ceasing.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

Pray without ceasing.

In Context

16And be joyful always.

18And in every thing be thankful: For this is the pleasure of God in Jesus the Messiah, concerning you.

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Cross References

Luke 18:1And he spoke to them a similitude also, that men should pray at all times, and not become weary.

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

Colossians 4:2Persevere in prayer; and be watchful in it, and in 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 →

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