1 Thessalonians 5:16

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

Always rejoice,

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Referenced Verses

  • Phil 4:4 : 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!
  • Rom 12:12 : 12 Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.
  • Matt 5:12 : 12 Rejoice and be glad, because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
  • 2 Cor 6:10 : 10 as sorrowful, but always rejoicing, as poor, but making many rich, as having nothing, and yet possessing everything.
  • Luke 10:20 : 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names stand written in heaven.”

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