1 Thessalonians 5:19
Do not quench the Spirit.
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.
20Do not think meanly of utterances of prophecy;
Cross References
Acts 7:51"O stiff-necked men, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you also are continually at strife with the Holy Spirit--just as your forefathers were.
Ephesians 4:30And beware of grieving the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you have been sealed in preparation for the day of Redemption.
1 Timothy 4:14Do not be careless about the gifts with which you are endowed, which were conferred on you through a divine revelation when the hands of the elders were placed upon you.
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 →