1 Thessalonians 5:16

Be always joyful.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

Rejoice evermore.

In Context

15See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men.

17Pray continually.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:12rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great will be your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets, that were before you.

Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope, patient under affliction, persevering in prayer,

Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice.

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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