1 Thessalonians 5:16-17

Expositor's Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Chapter 14THE STANDING ORDERS OF THE GOSPEL1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (R.V.)THE three precepts of these three verses may be called the standing orders of the Christian Church. However various the circumstances in which Christians may find themselves, the duties here prescribed are always binding upon them. We are to rejoice alway, to pray without ceasing, and in everything to give thanks. We may live in peaceful or in troubled times; we may be encompassed with friends or beset by foes; we may see... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

V. THE DAY OF THE LORD AND EXHORTATIONS CHAPTER 5 1. The day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 ) 2. Exhortations 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 ) 3. Conclusions 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 ) 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 “But concerning the times and seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

5:16 {11} Rejoice evermore.(11) A quiet and appeased mind is nourished with continual prayers, giving regard to the will of God. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

In contrast to the new revelation Paul gives at the end of ch. 4, he now tells them in ch. 5 that "of the times and seasons" there was no need to write, for this was a matter of which they were well aware. They knew perfectly that the day of the Lord would come as a thief in the night. No doubt Paul had touched on this subject when with them; but even if he had not done so, yet the Old Testament abounds in its information as to "the day of the Lord." This "Day" will come upon the whole world... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

CONCLUSION This is a brief lesson, but the text is sufficiently distinct from the foregoing to warrant separate treatment. It is hortatory and instructive as that was, but exhortation prevails. “Them which labor among you” (1 Thessalonians 5:12 ) are doubtless the elders of the church Paul had set over them. “To know them” is the same as “to esteem them” (1 Thessalonians 5:13 ). But this esteem is associated with a joint responsibility with them for the proper disciple of the church (1... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Apostolic Prayers 1 Thessalonians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:01 Thessalonians 5:0 "But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you" ( 1Th 4:9 ). We have just heard the Apostle express a wish in prayer that he might see the face of his friends in Thessalonica, that he might perfect that which was lacking in their faith. Here he says there was nothing lacking in their love. Why, this is the supreme test of faith and righteousness: "We know that we have passed from death unto life"... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-23

(12) And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; (13) And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. (14) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (15) See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. (16) ¶ Rejoice... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Always rejoice. It is usual for St. Paul to recommend joy to the faithful. Cheerfulness is indeed the characteristic of true virtue, which by no means consists in, nor encourages, sourness or moroseness, as some mistaken people imagine. God loves a cheerful giver. Sorrow, which is of this world, killeth. (Haydock) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

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 cause to give thanks for sparing and preventing,... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-99

1Thess 5 THE FIRST AND second verses of chapter 5 stand in very direct contrast to 1Th_4:13 , 1Th_4:15 . As to the coming of the Lord Jesus for His saints that which is commonly spoken of as “the rapture” they had been ignorant, and consequently they were in needless difficulty and sorrow, and the Apostle wrote to them “by the word of the Lord” to enlighten them. But as to “the times and the seasons” they were not at all ignorant and there was no need for Paul to write to them on that subject.... read more

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