Bible verse

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from every form of evil.

1 Thessalonians 5:22 · BSB

1 Thessalonians 5:22 in context

The verses around it, from 1 Thessalonians 5.

18 Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

19 Do not extinguish the Spirit.

20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

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

22 Abstain from every form of evil.

23 Now 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.

24 The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.

25 Brothers, pray for us as well.

26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss.

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1 Thessalonians 5:22 in other translations

KJV

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

ASV

abstain from every form of evil.

ERV

abstain from every form of evil.

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