1 Thessalonians 5:22

World English Bible (2000)

Abstain from every form of evil.

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Referenced Verses

  • Phil 4:8 : 8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, 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 about these things.
  • 1 Cor 10:31-33 : 31 Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 32 Give no occasions for stumbling, either to Jews, or to Greeks, or to the assembly of God; 33 even as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of the many, that they may be saved.
  • 2 Cor 6:3 : 3 We give no occasion of stumbling in anything, that our service may not be blamed,
  • Rom 12:17 : 17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
  • 1 Cor 8:13 : 13 Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will eat no meat forevermore, that I don't cause my brother to stumble.
  • Exod 23:7 : 7 "Keep far from a false charge, and don't kill the innocent and righteous: for I will not justify the wicked.
  • Isa 33:15 : 15 He who walks righteously, and speaks blamelessly; He who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil--
  • Matt 17:26-27 : 26 Peter said to him, "From strangers." Jesus said to him, "Therefore the children are exempt. 27 But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you."
  • 2 Cor 8:20-21 : 20 We are avoiding this, that any man should blame us concerning this abundance which is administered by us. 21 Having regard for 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 properly toward those who are outside, and may have need of nothing.
  • Jude 1:23 : 23 and some save, snatching them out of the fire with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

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