22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:
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.
Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us: …
Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. …
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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-comfor…
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