1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22

The Christian's personal bearing and conduct: v. 16. Rejoice evermore. v. 17. Pray without ceasing, v. 18. In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. v. 19. Quench not the Spirit. v. 20. Despise not prophesyings. v. 21. prove all things; hold fast that which is good. v. 22. Abstain from all appearance of evil. Of these brief admonitions one commentator says: "To comment adequately upon these diamond drops would be to outline a history... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

IVClosing Exhortations: to honor the presidents, to live in peace, to keep themselves free from all bitterness against persecutors, to unite vivacity with sobriety of spirit; ending with the prayer, that God may keep them.1 Thessalonians 5:12-2412And [Now, or: But]26 we beseech yon, brethren, to know them which labor [those who toil, τοὺς κοπιῶντας] among you, and are over [preside over]27 you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13and to esteem them very highly [very exceedingly]28 14in love for... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Thessalonians CONTINUAL PRAYER AND ITS EFFECTS 1Th_5:16-18 . The peculiarity and the stringency of these three precepts is the unbroken continuity which they require. To rejoice, to pray, to give thanks, are easy when circumstances favour, as a taper burns steadily in a windless night; but to do these things always is as difficult as for the taper’s flame to keep upright when all the winds are eddying round it. ‘Evermore’--’without ceasing’--’in everything’--these qualifying words give... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

“Without Blame” at His Coming 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 The remainder of the chapter is filled with brief sentences of exhortation, like cablegrams from our Heavenly Captain to his soldiers, who, in the previous section, are described as wearing the breastplate of faith and love. As we endeavor to put them into practice, we become conscious of a new and divine energy entering and quickening our nature. It is the God of peace who is at work, co-operating with our poor endeavors and sanctifying... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Under the figure of a camp in which fully armed soldiers are waiting for the break of day, while those not expecting this are sleeping and drunken, the apostle shows that those waiting for the Son are children of light, and therefore called upon to live in watchfulness and sobriety. In view of the glorious certainty of hope the apostle urged them to continue in the 'labour of love" in serving "a living and true God." There follow brief injunctions (verses 1Th 5:17-20 ) which perfectly set... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:15-28

Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:15-28 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The doctrine of sanctification has been abused, but that does not mean that we should steer clear of God's message concerning this great definite work in the believer's heart and life. There are so many who excuse all kinds of actions among Christians. They seem to think that a Christian, since he is saved by grace, can live any way he may desire, and get away with it. God never permits us to use "grace" as a... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

A CHRISTIAN’S DUTY‘Pray without ceasing.’ 1 Thessalonians 5:17 How shall we use this help to holiness so that we may be able to get a tighter grasp of this sanctity that God has put within our reach? How shall we pray? I. We must pray with preparation.—We must not go into the audience-chamber of God with lips unprepared, or hearts not made ready. Before thou prayest prepare thyself. II. Pray with reverence.—Before we pray let us realise what prayer means; before we begin to speak to God let... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.’ Again we have a threefold injunction. Rejoicing, praying and giving of thanks which are to be continual and total. This is to be the spirit of the church. A satisfactory attitude of heart towards God in worship, prayer and gratitude is God’s will for us and will enable the church to go forward in strength. ‘For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.’... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

1 Thessalonians 5:12-Song of Solomon : . Sundry Counsels and Exhortations. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 . Christians are urged to respect their leaders. No officers and ministers are mentioned in this epistle, but this verse implies that the Church had leaders. The ministry at Thessalonica was a ministry of service. Those who laboured most were naturally regarded as being over the Church. They are entitled to esteem and love, not by reason of any official position but “ for their work’ s sake.” 1... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Here the apostle adds more Christian duties, briefly expressed, and set close one to another; and they seem to have a mutual connection, but not so relative to others as those before mentioned, but personal to themselves. He begins with the duty of rejoicing. Joy is an affection of the soul springing from the hope or possession of some suitable good. And it is either natural, which is common to men with beasts, arising from that good that is suitable to their several natures; or spiritual,... read more

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