1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

International Children’s Bible

¹⁶Always be happy. ¹⁷Never stop praying. ¹⁸Give thanks whatever happens. That is what God wants for you in Christ Jesus.

¹⁹Do not stop the work of the Holy Spirit.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

New International Version

¹⁶Rejoice always,^(A) ¹⁷pray continually,^(B) ¹⁸give thanks in all circumstances;^(C) for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

¹⁹Do not quench the Spirit.^(D)

¹⁶Rejoice evermore.

¹⁷Pray 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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