1 Thessalonians 5:20
do not make light of preaching.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
21Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
Cross References
Acts 19:6and, after Paul had placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit descended upon them, and they began to speak with ‘tongues’ and to preach.
1 Corinthians 12:10to another the gift of preaching; to another the gift of distinguishing between true and false inspiration; to another varieties of the gift of ‘tongues’; to another the power to interpret ‘tongues.’
1 Corinthians 13:2Even though I have the gift of preaching, and fathom all hidden truths and all the depths of knowledge; even though I have such faith as might move mountains, yet have not Love, I am nothing!
1 Corinthians 14:1Seek this Love earnestly, and strive for spiritual gifts, above all for the gift of preaching.
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 →