📖WEB · 1 Thessalonians 5:22

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:22 mean?

"Abstain from every form of evil."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

19

Don’t quench the Spirit.

20

Don’t despise prophesies.

21

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

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Abstain from every form of evil.

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May the God of peace himself sanctify you completely. May your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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He who calls you is faithful, who will also do it.

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Brothers, pray for us.

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