1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21yet try all things, and hold fast that which is good.
Cross References
Romans 12:17Render to no one evil for evil: behaving honorably in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
2 Corinthians 8:20hereby taking care that no one might blame us in the disposal of this large sum which is administered by us:
1 Thessalonians 4:12as we gave you in charge, that ye may walk decently toward those that are without, and may have need of no one's assistance.
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 →