1 Thessalonians 5:22
from all appearance of evil abstain ye;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
In Context
21all things prove; that which is good hold fast;
Cross References
Ruth 3:4and it cometh to pass when he lieth down, that thou hast known the place where he lieth down, and hast gone in, and uncovered his feet, and lain down, — and he doth declare to thee that which thou dost do.'
Isaiah 33:15Whoso is walking righteously, And is speaking uprightly, Kicking against gain of oppressions, Shaking his hands from taking hold on a bribe, Stopping his ear from hearing of blood, And shutting his eyes from looking on evil,
Romans 12:17giving back to no one evil for evil; providing right things before all men.
1 Corinthians 10:31Whether, then, ye eat, or drink, or do anything, do all to the glory of God;
2 Corinthians 8:20avoiding this, lest any one may blame us in this abundance that is ministered by us,
1 Thessalonians 4:12that ye may walk becomingly unto those without, and may have lack of nothing.
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 →