KJV King James Version
Pray without ceasing.
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1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Pray without ceasing.
WEB World English Bible
Pray without ceasing.
ASV American Standard Version
pray without ceasing;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
continually pray ye;
Surrounding context — 1 Thessalonians 5
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.
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Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Colossians 4:2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;Luke 18:1And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;Luke 21:36Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.1 Peter 4:7But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
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