1 Thessalonians 5:22
From every form of wickedness, abstain.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21[But], all things, put to the proof—what is comely, hold ye fast:
Cross References
Ruth 3:4And it shall be, when he lieth down, that thou shalt mark the place where he doth lie, and shalt go in and turn aside the covering of his feet, and lay thee down,—and, he, will tell thee what thou shalt do.
Isaiah 33:15He that walketh righteously, And speaketh uprightly,—He that refuseth the gain of exactions That shaketh his hands free from holding a bribe, That stoppeth his ear from hearkening to deeds of blood, And shutteth his eyes from giving countenance to wrong,
Romans 12:17Unto no one, evil for evil rendering: providing honourable things before all men:
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether, therefore, ye eat or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do, all things to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20Arranging this—lest anyone, upon us, should cast blame, in this munificence which is being ministered by us;
1 Thessalonians 4:12That ye should walk reputably toward those without, and, of no one, have, need.
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 →