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1 Thessalonians 5:16

16Always be joyful.

1 Thessalonians 5:16 in other versions

King James Version (KJV)Rejoice evermore.
New International Version (NIV)Rejoice always,
English Standard Version (ESV)Rejoice always,
New King James Version (NKJV)Rejoice always,

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:16

14Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who are timid. Take tender care of those who are weak. Be patient with everyone. 15See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. 17Never stop praying. 18Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.

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Words taken from the KJV.

Rejoiceχαίρωchairō · to rejoiceG5463
evermoreπάντοτεpantote · alwaysG3842

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:16

2 Corinthians 6:10Our hearts ache, but we always have joy. We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.
Philippians 4:4Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Matthew 5:12Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Luke 10:20But don’t rejoice because evil spirits obey you; rejoice because your names are registered in heaven.”
Romans 12:12Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

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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