1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quench not the spirit. By which is meant, not the person of the Spirit, but either the graces of the spirit, which may be compared to light, and fire, and heat, to which the allusion is in the text; such as faith, which is a light in the soul, a seeing of the Son, and an evidence of things not seen; and love, which gives a vehement flame, which many waters cannot quench; and zeal, which is the boiling up of love, the fervency of it; and spiritual knowledge, which is also light, and of an... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:20

Despise not prophesyings. Or "prophecies"; the prophecies of the Old Testament concerning the first coming of Christ, concerning his person, office, and work, his obedience, sufferings, and death, his resurrection from the dead, ascension and session at God's right hand; for though all these are fulfilled, yet they have still their usefulness; for by comparing these with facts, the perfections of God, his omniscience, truth, faithfulness, wisdom, &c.; are demonstrated, the authority of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Prove all things ,.... That are said by the prophets, all the doctrines which they deliver; hear them, though they have not the gift of tongues, and all desirable advantages; do not reject them on that account, and refuse to hear them, for so, many useful men may be laid aside, and the Spirit of God in them be quenched; try their gifts, and attend to their doctrines, yet do not implicitly believe everything they say, but examine them according to the word of God the test and standard of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearance of evil. Of doctrinal evil. Not only open error and heresy are to be avoided, but what has any show of it, or looks like it, or carries in it a suspicion of it, or may be an occasion thereof, or lead unto it; wherefore all new words and phrases of this kind should be shunned, and the form of sound words held fast; and so of all practical evil, not only from sin itself, and all sorts of sin, lesser or greater, as the F23 Pirke Abot, c. 2. sect. 1. Jews have a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:23

And the very God of peace ,.... Or "the God of peace himself". The apostle follows his exhortations with prayer to God, knowing the weakness and impotency of the saints to receive them, and act according to them, and his own insufficiency to impress their minds with them; and that unless the Lord opened their ears to discipline, and sealed instruction to them, they would be useless and in vain: wherefore he applies to the throne of grace, and addresses God as "the God of peace"; so called,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Warn them that are unruly - The whole phraseology of this verse is military; I shall consider the import of each term. Ατακτους· Those who are out of their ranks, and are neither in a disposition nor situation to perform the work and duty of a soldier; those who will not do the work prescribed, and who will meddle with what is not commanded. There are many such in every Church that is of considerable magnitude. Comfort the feeble-minded - Τους ολιγοψυχους· Those of little souls; the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil - Every temper contrary to love is contrary to Christianity. A peevish, fretful, vindictive man may be a child of Satan; he certainly is not a child of God. Follow that which is good - That by which ye may profit your brethren and your neighbors of every description, whether Jews or Gentiles. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice evermore - Be always happy; the religion of Christ was intended to remove misery. He that has God for his portion may constantly exult. Four MSS. of good note add εν τῳ Κυριῳ , in the Lord: Rejoice in the Lord evermore. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Pray without ceasing - Ye are dependent on God for every good; without him ye can do nothing; feel that dependence at all times, and ye will always be in the spirit of prayer; and those who feel this spirit will, as frequently as possible, be found in the exercise of prayer. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

In every thing give thanks - For this reason, that all things work together for good to them that love God; therefore, every occurrence may be a subject of gratitude and thankfulness. While ye live to God, prosperity and adversity will be equally helpful to you. For this is the will of God - That ye should be always happy; that ye should ever be in the spirit of prayer; and that ye should profit by every occurrence in life, and be continually grateful and obedient; for gratitude and... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:18

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