1 Thessalonians 5:22

KJV1611 – Modern English

Abstain from every form of evil.

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  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.
  • 1 Cor 10:31-33 : 31 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no offense, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: 33 Just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 Giving no offense in anything, that the ministry may not be blamed:
  • Rom 12:17 : 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
  • 1 Cor 8:13 : 13 Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will eat no meat as long as the world stands, lest I make my brother stumble.
  • Exod 23:7 : 7 Keep far from a false matter, and do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked.
  • Isa 33:15 : 15 He who walks righteously, and speaks uprightly; he who despises the gain of oppressions, who shakes his hands from holding bribes, who stops his ears from hearing of bloodshed, and shuts his eyes from seeing evil;
  • Matt 17:26-27 : 26 Peter said to him, From strangers. Jesus said to him, Then the children are free. 27 Nevertheless, lest we should offend them, go to the sea, and cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up; and when you have opened its mouth, you shall find a piece of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 Avoiding this, that anyone should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us; 21 Providing honorable things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
  • 1 Thess 4:12 : 12 That you may walk honestly toward those who are outside, and that you may have lack of nothing.
  • Jude 1:23 : 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.

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