Verse
1 Thessalonians 5:17 — Pray without ceasing.
“Pray without ceasing.”
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The verses around 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
Verse explanation
Another very direct command: to maintain a life of continuous prayer, not as an occasional ritual, but as a constant attitude.
From the 1 Thessalonians 5 study in Bible in Stories.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
Pray without ceasing.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Orae sem cessar.
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Orai sem cessar.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
nunca dejen de orar,
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