1 Thessalonians 5:19
Quench not the Spirit.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
Cross References
Acts 7:51O ye stiff of neck, and uncircumcised in their heart, and in their hearing; ye do always set yourselves against the Holy Spirit; as your fathers, so also ye.
Ephesians 4:30And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed for the day of redemption.
1 Timothy 4:14Despise not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, and by the laying on of the hand of the eldership.
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 →