1 Thessalonians 5:16

Be always joyful.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.

17Be unceasing in prayer.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens; for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.

Romans 12:12full of joyful hope, patient under persecution, earnest and persistent in prayer.

Philippians 4:4Always be glad in the Lord: I will repeat it, be glad.

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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