1 Thessalonians 5:23
And may God Himself who gives peace, make you entirely holy; and may your spirits, souls and bodies be preserved complete and be found blameless at the Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
In Context
22Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil.
24Faithful is He who calls you, and He will also perfect His work.
Cross References
John 17:19and on their behalf I consecrate myself, in order that they may become perfectly consecrated in truth.
Acts 26:18that they may turn from darkness to light and from the obedience to Satan to God, in order to receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified through faith in Me.'
Romans 15:13May God, the giver of hope, fill you with continual joy and peace because you trust in Him--so that you may have abundant hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 16:20And before long, God the giver of peace will crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with 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 →