1 Thessalonians 5:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quench not the Spirit;The word for "quench" was used of putting out a fire, and the thought is that the child of God should not put out the sacred fire within. This verse is parallel with the following:Many are weak and sickly among you, and some sleep (1 Corinthians 11:30).The last state is become worse than the first (2 Peter 2:20,21).There is a sin unto death (1 John 5:16).It is impossible to renew them (Hebrews 6:4-6).She that giveth herself to pleasure is dead while she lives (1 Timothy... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

1 Thessalonians 5:19. Quench not the Spirit.— This has generally been expounded as referring to the gifts of the Spirit; the exercise of which in themselves or others, should not be hindered. See 1 Timothy 4:14. 1 Corinthians 14:39. The phrase here used, σβεννυτε, quench, or extinguish, according to some, has a reference to the descent of the Spirit, as in flames of fire; as may also the original word αναζωπυρειν, 2 Timothy 1:6. The extensive meaning of thewords may be thus expressed:... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

19. Quench not—the Spirit being a holy fire: "where the Spirit is, He burns" [BENGEL] (Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:3; Acts 7:51). Do not throw cold water on those who, under extraordinary inspiration of the Spirit, stand up to speak with tongues, or reveal mysteries, or pray in the congregation. The enthusiastic exhibitions of some (perhaps as to the nearness of Christ's coming, exaggerating Paul's statement, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, By spirit), led others (probably the presiding ministers, who had not... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

III. PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS AND EXHORTATIONS 4:1-5:24The second major part of this epistle contains instructions and exhortations about Christian living in general, the Rapture, personal watchfulness, church life, and individual behavior. All of this is vital for believers who are undergoing opposition for their faith. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

E. Individual behavior 5:16-24The preceding exhortations led Paul naturally to focus on other individual responsibilities to enable his readers to perceive their personal Christian duty clearly (cf. Galatians 6). However all these things are the duties of Christians corporately (the church assembled) as well as individually. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Quenching the Spirit is a figurative expression used to illustrate the possibility of hindering the Spirit’s work in and through the believer. The image is that of water thrown on a fire. The proper response is to follow the Spirit’s direction and control without resistance (1 Thessalonians 5:18; cf. Galatians 5:16; Galatians 5:25). The next verse gives one way in which believers can quench the Spirit. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

2. Actions and attitudes in corporate living 5:19-22 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

The Need of Watchfulness. Final Injunctions1. Times and seasons] St. Paul always lays stress on the uncertainty as to the time of the Advent (2 Thessalonians 2:2 cp. 2 Peter 3:3-4). 3. When they shall say] i.e. when people are saying.4, 5. Thief] better, ’as thieves.’ Thieves work in darkness. You are all children of light. Live up to your birthright. 6. Let us not sleep] i.e. in carelessness and sin. Others] better, ’the others.’8-10. Mason paraphrases, ’Let us arm ourselves with a brave hope... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Thessalonians 5:19

(19) Quench not the Spirit.—The mention of prayer and thanksgiving (eucharistia), by which public as well as private worship is intended, leads St. Paul on to the mention of other parts of the service. The gloom and depression to which an antidote is administered in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 had been such as almost to extinguish that fire of enthusiasm which ought to have burst out in prayers, praises, thanksgivings, and “prophecies.” The “Spirit” here must not be taken too sharply to mean the... read more

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