1 Thessalonians 5:17

World English Bible (2000)

Pray without ceasing.

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Referenced Verses

  • Rom 12:12 : 12 rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;
  • Col 4:2 : 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
  • Luke 18:1 : 1 He also spoke a parable to them that they must always pray, and not give up,
  • Eph 6:18 : 18 with all prayer and requests, praying at all times in the Spirit, and being watchful to this end in all perseverance and requests for all the saints:
  • Luke 21:36 : 36 Therefore be watchful all the time, praying that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will happen, and to stand before the Son of Man."
  • 1 Pet 4:7 : 7 But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.

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    19 speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs; singing, and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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    5 Peter therefore was kept in the prison, but constant prayer was made by the assembly to God for him.

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    2 We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

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