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1 Thessalonians 5:17

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

1 Thessalonians 5:17 is a verse from the book of 1 Thessalonians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Pray without ceasing." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 — KJV

“Pray without ceasing.”

— 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (KJV)

1 Thessalonians 5:17 in Context — About the Book of 1 Thessalonians

1 Thessalonians is among Paul's earliest letters, written to brand-new believers facing persecution — full of encouragement, hope in Christ's return, and comfort for those grieving the dead in Christ. Its closing commands form the shortest discipleship plan ever: rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in everything.

Christ's returnComfort in griefPray without ceasingHoly livingEncouraging one another
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Cross-References for 1 Thessalonians 5:17

“Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. prayer...: or, instant and earnest prayer was made”

Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:17: pray, without, ceasing

“For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; with: or, in”

Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:17: pray, without, ceasing

“I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with pure conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day;”

Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:17: pray, without, ceasing

“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: in: Heb. from”

Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:17: pray, ceasing

“[A Prayer of David.] Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. the right: Heb. justice not...: Heb. without lips of deceit”

Shares key themes with 1 Thessalonians 5:17: pray, without

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey