1 Thessalonians 5:22
shun every form of evil.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
Cross References
Romans 12:17Never return injury for injury. Aim at doing what all men will recognise as honourable.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything to the honour of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20What we are specially guarding against is that any fault should be found with us in regard to our administration of this charitable fund;
1 Thessalonians 4:12so that your conduct may win respect from those outside the Church, and that you may not want for anything.
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 →