1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray . Greek. prqseuchomai. App-134 . without ceasing . See 1 Thessalonians 1:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

give thanks . Greek. eucharisteo. See 1 Thessalonians 1:2 . will . App-102 . Christ Jesus . App-98 . concerning = in regard to. Greek. eis . App-104 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.Rejoice always ... Few things about the New Testament are more remarkable than this continual stress on joy."[28] The whole of the letter to the Philippians is dominated by it, and extensive attention to it was given in the commentary on that epistle.Pray without ceasing ... This cannot mean the constant and unintermittent utterance of petitions to God, but means "maintain... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

1 Thessalonians 5:16. Rejoice evermore.— "Be alway rejoicing in the midst of your trials and afflictions, knowing that you mayhave always the reconciled and approving presence of your God and Saviour, from which you may continually derive unutterable satisfaction and delight, sufficient to support you under all your sufferings." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

1 Thessalonians 5:17. Pray without ceasing.— "And, in order to maintain and improve this holy joy, pray incessantly. Be constant in your stated devotions at their returning seasons, and endeavour to keep your minds habitually prepared for those pious ejaculations which have so happy a tendency to promote the Christian temper." See Luke 18:1; Luke 24:53.Acts 2:46-47; Acts 2:46-47. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

16, 17. In order to "rejoice evermore," we must "pray without ceasing" ( :-). He who is wont to thank God for all things as happening for the best, will have continuous joy [THEOPHYLACT]. Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:4; Philippians 4:6, "Rejoice in the Lord . . . by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving"; Philippians 4:6- :, "in the Holy Ghost"; Philippians 4:6- :, "in hope"; Philippians 4:6- :, "in being counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ's name"; James 1:2, in falling "into divers... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

17. The Greek is, "Pray without intermission"; without allowing prayerless gaps to intervene between the times of prayer. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

18. In every thing—even what seems adverse: for nothing is really so (compare Romans 8:28; Ephesians 5:20). See Christ's example (Matthew 15:36; Matthew 26:27; Luke 10:21; John 11:41). this—That ye should "rejoice evermore, pray without ceasing, (and) in every thing give thanks," "is the will of God in Christ Jesus (as the Mediator and Revealer of that will, observed by those who are in Christ by faith, compare John 11:41- :) concerning you." God's will is the believer's law. LACHMANN rightly... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

This is one of approximately 70 New Testament commands to rejoice. This volitional choice is extremely important for the Christian. We can always rejoice if we remember what God has given us in Christ. read more

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