1 Thessalonians 5:16

1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 5

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks.1 Thessalonians 5:16

What Does 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Mean?

1 Thessalonians 5:16 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Joy, Prayer, and Gratitude.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Psalms 37:4Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.Psalms 118:24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.Philippians 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.Romans 15:13Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.Psalms 139:14I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.Psalms 103:1Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.Psalms 51:10Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.Psalms 40:1I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.Proverbs 31:25Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.Jeremiah 33:3Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.Matthew 7:7Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.Matthew 18:20For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.Ephesians 3:20Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.Hebrews 11:6But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.James 1:2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.Lamentations 3:22It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.Luke 1:37For with God nothing shall be impossible.

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