1 Thessalonians 5:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
Rejoice evermore.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Rejoice always;
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Rejoice at all times.
1 Thessalonians 5:16 (BSB)
Context of 1 Thessalonians 5:16
Paul wrote to a young church in Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 to 22 is a rapid series of short commands at the close of the letter. Verses 16 to 18 are three of them, and verse 18 says this is the will of God for them.
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Questions about 1 Thessalonians 5:16
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:16 say?
1 Thessalonians 5:16 in modern King James wording reads: "Rejoice evermore."
Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 found in the Bible?
1 Thessalonians 5:16 is verse 16 of chapter 5 of the book of 1 Thessalonians, in the New Testament. 1 Thessalonians has 5 chapters.
What is the context of 1 Thessalonians 5:16?
Paul wrote to a young church in Thessalonica. 1 Thessalonians 5:12 to 22 is a rapid series of short commands at the close of the letter. Verses 16 to 18 are three of them, and verse 18 says this is the will of God for them.