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1 Thessalonians 5:16
16Always rejoice,
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Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:16
14And we urge you, brothers and sisters, admonish the undisciplined, comfort the discouraged, help the weak, be patient toward all. 15See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all. Always rejoice, 17constantly pray, 18in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
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Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:16
- 2 Corinthians 6:10as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
- Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
- Matthew 5:12Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
- Luke 10:20Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven.”
- Romans 12:12Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16Rejoice evermore - Be always happy; the religion of Christ was intended to remove misery. He that has God for his portion may constantly exult. Four MSS. of good note add ͅ ͅ, in the Lord: Rejoice in the Lord evermore.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 16Rejoice evermore - See the notes on Philemon 3:1; Philemon 4:4.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-22Verses 16-22 We are to rejoice in creature-comforts, as if we rejoiced not, and must not expect to live many years, and rejoice in them all; but if we do rejoice in God, we may do that evermore. A truly religious life is a life of constant joy. And we should rejoice more, if we prayed more. Prayer will help forward all lawful business, and every good work. If we pray without ceasing, we shall not want matter for thanksgiving in every thing. We shall see…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-22The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul. Paul addresses: the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12), the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11). Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 16-1716-17. In order to "rejoice evermore," we must "pray without ceasing" (1Th 5:17). He who is wont to thank God for all things as happening for the best, will have continuous joy [Theophylact]. Ep 6:18; Php 4:4, 6, "Rejoice in the Lord ... by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving"; Ro 14:17, "in the Holy Ghost"; Ro 12:12, "in hope"; Ac 5:41, "in being counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ's name"; Jas 1:2, in falling "into divers temptations."Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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