Devine Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:22

1 Thessalonians chapter 5 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

abstain from every form of evil.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

abstain from every form of evil.

Context

v.21prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

v.22This passage

v.23And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:13

    Wherefore, if meat causeth my brother to stumble, I will eat no flesh for evermore, that I cause not my brother to stumble.

  • Romans 12:17

    Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.

  • Jude 1:23

    and some save, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:12

    that ye may walk becomingly toward them that are without, and may have need of nothing.

  • 2 Corinthians 8:20

    avoiding this, that any man should blame us in the matter of this bounty which is ministered by us:

  • Matthew 17:26

    And when he said, From strangers, Jesus said unto him, Therefore the sons are free.