1 Thessalonians 5:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Abstain from every form of evil.”
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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 DomainASVPD
“abstain from every form of evil.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“from all appearance of evil abstain ye;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Thessalonians 5:22 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 23:7Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
- 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.”
- 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.”
- 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—
- Matthew 17:26“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus declared.
- Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
- 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.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
- 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
- 2 Corinthians 8:20We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift.
- 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.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 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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