1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
Wycliffe Bible
12 And, brethren, we pray you, that ye know them that travail among you, and be sovereigns to you in the Lord, and teach you [that ye know them that travail among you, and be before to you in the Lord, and admonish, or teach, you],
13 that ye have them more abundantly in charity; and for the work of them, have ye peace with them.
14 And, brethren, we pray you, reprove unpeaceable men [reprove ye, or chastise, unquiet men]. Comfort ye men of little heart, receive ye frail men [receive ye sick men], be ye patient to all men.
15 See ye, that no man yield evil for evil to any man; but evermore follow ye that that is good, each to other and to all men [but evermore follow ye that that is good, together and into all men].
16 Evermore joy ye;
17 without ceasing pray ye;
18 in all things do ye thankings. For this is the will of God in Christ Jesus, in all you.
19 Do not ye quench the Spirit,
20 do not ye despise prophecies.
21 But prove ye all things, and hold ye that thing that is good. [But prove ye all things, hold ye that thing that is good.]
22 Abstain you from all evil species. [Abstain ye you from all evil species, or likeness.]
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
New Matthew Bible
12 We beseech you, brethren, to recognize those who labour among you, and have the oversight of you in the Lord and give you exhortation – 13 to have them the more in love for their work’s sake, and be at peace with them.
14 We desire you, brethren, to warn those who are unruly, comfort the faint-hearted, bear up the weak, and have continual patience toward all people. 15 See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves and among all people.
16 Rejoice always. 17 Pray continually. 18 In all things give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophesying. 21 Examine all things, and keep that which is good. 22 Keep from every appearance of evil.
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1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
1599 Geneva Bible
12 [a]Now we beseech you brethren, that ye [b]acknowledge them which labor among you, and are over you in the [c]Lord, and admonish you.
13 That ye have them in singular love for [d]their work’s sake. [e]Be at peace among yourselves.
14 [f]We desire you, brethren, admonish them that are [g]out of order: comfort the feebleminded: bear with the weak: be patient toward all men.
15 (A)[h]See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both toward yourselves, and toward all men.
16 [i]Rejoice evermore.
17 (B)Pray continually.
18 In all things, give thanks, for this is the [j]will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
19 [k]Quench not the Spirit.
20 Despise not [l]prophesying.
21 Try all things, and keep that which is good.
22 [m]Abstain from all [n]appearance of evil.
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- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 We must have great consideration of them which are appointed to the ministry of the word, and government of the Church by God, and do their duty.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 That you acknowledge and take them for such as they are, that is to say, men worthy to be greatly accounted of among you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:12 In those things which pertain to God’s service: so is the Ecclesiastical function distinguished from civil authority, and true shepherds from wolves.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 So then, where this cause ceaseth, there must the honor cease.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:13 This maintenance of mutual concord, is especially to be looked unto.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 We must have consideration of every man, and as the disease is, so must the remedy be used.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 That keep not their rank or standing.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Charity ought not to be overcome with any injuries.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 A quiet and appeased mind, is nourisheth with continual prayers, respecting the will of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 An acceptable thing to God and such as he liketh well of.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:19 The sparks of the Spirit of God that are kindled in us, are nourished by daily hearing the word of God: but true doctrine must be diligently distinguished from false.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:20 The expounding of the word of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 A general conclusion, that we waiting for the coming of Christ, do give ourselves to pureness both in mind, will, and body, through the grace and strength of the Spirit of God.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Whatsoever hath but the very show of evil, abstain from it.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22
Authorized (King James) Version
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 evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
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