1 Thessalonians 5:16-17,21 - Compare All Versions

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Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.

Don’t suppress the Spirit, and don’t stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don’t be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what’s good. Throw out anything tainted with evil.

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good

Always be joyful. Pray continually

But test everything. Keep what is good

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing

prove all things; hold fast that which is good

Rejoice always, pray continually

but test them all; hold on to what is good

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing

Test all things; hold fast what is good.

Rejoice always and delight in your faith; be unceasing and persistent in prayer

But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.

Always be joyful. Never stop praying.

but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.

Let joy be your continual feast. Make your life a prayer.

but be faithful to examine them by putting them to the test, and afterward hold tightly to what has proven to be right.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing

but test everything; hold fast what is good.