KJV King James Version
Rejoice evermore.
VERSE STUDY • KJV
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Rejoice evermore.
Read it in 5 translations
BSB Berean Standard Bible
Rejoice at all times.
WEB World English Bible
Rejoice always.
ASV American Standard Version
Rejoice always;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
always rejoice ye;
Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 5
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.
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Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.Matthew 5:12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.2 Corinthians 6:10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and [yet] possessing all things.Luke 10:20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
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