1 Thessalonians 5:22 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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²²Abstain from all appearance of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 —

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Original word meaning

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 6:3
Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
2 Corinthians 8:20-21
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: …
1 Corinthians 10:31-33
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. …
Romans 12:17
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 16-22)

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 may observe how they are connected together, and have a dependence upon one another. 1. Rejoice evermore, 1 Thess. 5:16. This must be understood of spiritual joy; for we must rejoice in our creature-comfort…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 22)

21-22. Some of the oldest manuscripts insert “But.” You ought indeed not to “quench” the manifestations of “the Spirit,” nor “despise prophesyings”; “but,” at the same time, do not take “all” as genuine which professes to be so; “prove (test) all” such manifestations. The means of testing them existed in the Church, in those who had the “discerning of spirits” (1Co 12:10; 14:29; 1Jo 4:1). Another…