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1 Thessalonians 5:17

17Pray without ceasing.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 in other versions

King James Version (KJV)Pray without ceasing.
New International Version (NIV)pray continually,
English Standard Version (ESV)pray without ceasing,
New King James Version (NKJV)pray without ceasing,

Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:17

15See that none render evil for evil to any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men . 16Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit.

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ἀδιαλείπτως προσεύχεσθε·Read the interlinear

Prayπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
ceasingἀδιαλείπτωςadialeiptōs · unceasinglyG89

Cross-references for 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Luke 18:1And he spoke a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Luke 21:36Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching for this purpose with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober minded, and watch to prayer.

Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Pray without ceasing - Ye are dependent on God for every good; without him ye can do nothing; feel that dependence at all times, and ye will always be in the spirit of prayer; and those who feel this spirit will, as frequently as possible, be found in the exercise of prayer.Read the comment
Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17Pray without ceasing - See the notes on Romans 12:12. The direction here may be fairly construed as meaning: (1) That we are to be regular and constant in the observance of the stated seasons of prayer. We are to observe the duty of prayer in the closet, in the family, and in the assembly convened to call on the name of the Lord. We are not to allow this duty to be interrupted or intermitted by any trifling cause. We are so to act that it may be said we…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. 17Pray without ceasing means to be spiritually alert and persist in prayer (1:2; Luke 18:1; Romans 12:12; Ephesians 6:18). Christians don't need to speak words of prayer every moment, but they should cultivate an attitude of prayer at all times.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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