1 Thessalonians 5:22
Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21but test all such, and retain hold of the good.
Cross References
Romans 12:17Pay back to no man evil for evil. Take thought for what is right and seemly in every one's esteem.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether, then, you are eating or drinking, or whatever you are doing, let everything be done to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20For against one thing we are on our guard--I mean against blame being thrown upon us in respect to these large and liberal contributions which are under our charge.
1 Thessalonians 4:12so as to live worthy lives in relation to outsiders, and not be a burden to any one.
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 →