1 Thessalonians 5:17
Be unceasing in prayer.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
18In every circumstance of life be thankful; for this is God's will in Christ Jesus respecting you.
Cross References
Luke 18:1He also taught them by a parable that they must always pray and never lose heart.
Romans 12:12full of joyful hope, patient under persecution, earnest and persistent in prayer.
Colossians 4:2Be earnest and unwearied in prayer, being on the alert in it and in your giving of thanks.
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 →