1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all forms of evil.
Revised King James New Testament
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Test all things; hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Romans 12:17Do not repay any man evil for evil, but take thought of those things that are right in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Therefore, whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20We intend that that no man should blame us about this abundant gift which we are administering:
1 Thessalonians 4:12That you may behave properly toward those who are outside, and that you may lack nothing.
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 →