1 Thessalonians 5:22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

World English Bible

Abstain from every form of evil.

American Standard Version

abstain from every form of evil.

Geneva Bible 1599

Absteine from all appearance of euill.

Darby Translation

hold aloof from every form of wickedness.

Young's Literal Translation

from all appearance of evil abstain ye;

Bible in Basic English

Keep from every form of evil.

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Cross references

“Abstain from all appearance of evil.”

2 Corinthians 6:3 Philippians 4:8 1 Corinthians 10:31–33 Romans 12:17 Exodus 23:7 1 Corinthians 8:13

2 Corinthians 6:3 · BSB

We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

1 Corinthians 10:31–33 · BSB

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

Romans 12:17 · BSB

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.

Exodus 23:7 · BSB

Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.

1 Corinthians 8:13 · BSB

Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

23Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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