1 Thessalonians 5:16

Always be joyful;

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.

17never cease to pray;

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12Be glad and rejoice, because your reward in Heaven will be great; for so men persecuted the Prophets who lived before you.

Romans 12:12rejoicing in your hope; steadfast under persecution; persevering in prayer;

Philippians 4:4All joy be yours at all times in your union with the Lord. Again I repeat — All joy be yours.

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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