1 Thessalonians 5:22

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“Abstain from every form of evil.”

What this verse means

Read 1 Thessalonians 5:22 in the flow of 1 Thessalonians5 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open 1 Thessalonians5 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Abstain from every form of evil.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“abstain from every form of evil.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“from all appearance of evil abstain ye;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 23:7Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
  2. Ruth 3:4When he lies down, note the place where he lies. Then go in and uncover his feet, and lie down, and he will explain to you what you should do.”
  3. Ruth 3:14So she lay down at his feet until morning, but she got up before anyone else could recognize her. Then Boaz said, “Do not let it be known that a woman came to the threshing floor.”
  4. Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
  5. Matthew 17:26“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus declared.
  6. Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
  7. 1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
  8. 1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
  9. 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
  10. 2 Corinthians 8:20We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
  11. Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
  13. Jude 1:23save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

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