1 Thessalonians 5:16-21

Final Instructions and Benediction

¹⁶ _v Rejoice always, ¹⁷ _w pray without ceasing, ¹⁸ _x give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ¹⁹ _y Do not quench the Spirit. ²⁰ Do not despise _z prophecies, ²¹ but _a test everything; hold fast what is good.

1. Cross References
   Philippians 4:4
   Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.
   
2. Cross References
   Luke 18:1
   And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:20
   Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 14:30
   If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent.
   Ephesians 4:30
   And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
   1 Timothy 4:14
   Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you.
   2 Timothy 1:6
   For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
   
5. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 11:4
   Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head.
   
6. Cross References
   1 John 4:1
   Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
   Job 34:4
   Let us choose what is right; let us know among ourselves what is good.
   Ephesians 5:10
   And try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.