Treasury of Scripture Knowledge From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves. Exodus 23:7 Thou shalt fly lying. The innocent and just person thou shalt not put to death: because I abhor the wicked. Isaiah 33:15 He that walketh in justices, and speaketh truth, that casteth away avarice by oppression, and shaketh his hands from all bribes, that stoppeth his ears lest he hear blood, and shutteth his eyes that he may see no evil. Matthew 17:26,27 But that we may not scandalize them, go to the sea, and cast in a hook: and that fish which shall first come up, take: and when thou hast opened it's mouth, thou shalt find a stater: take that, and give it to them for me and thee. . . . Romans 12:17 To no man rendering evil for evil. Providing good things, not only in the sight of God but also in the sight of all men. 1 Corinthians 8:13 Wherefore, if meat scandalize my brother, I will never eat flesh, lest I should scandalize my brother. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatsoever else you do, do all to the glory of God. . . . 2 Corinthians 6:3 Giving no offence to any man, that our ministry be not blamed. 2 Corinthians 8:20,21 Avoiding this, lest any man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us. . . . Philippians 4:8 For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things. Jude 1:23 But others save, pulling them out of the fire. And on others have mercy, in fear, hating also the spotted garment which is carnal. Context Christian Living…21But prove all things: hold fast that which is good. 22From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves. 23And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things: that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.… Cross References 1 Thessalonians 5:21 But prove all things: hold fast that which is good. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things: that your whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Lexicon Abstainἀπέχεσθε (apechesthe) Verb - Present Imperative Middle - 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 568: To have in full, be far, it is enough. From apo and echo; to have out, i.e. Receive in full; to keep away, i.e. Be distant. from ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's Greek 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. every παντὸς (pantos) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. form εἴδους (eidous) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 1491: Visible form, shape, appearance, outward show, kind, species, class. From eido; a view, i.e. Form. of evil. πονηροῦ (ponērou) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful. Additional Translations Abstain from every form of evil. Abstain from every form of evil. Abstain from all appearance of evil. abstain from every form of evil. hold aloof from every form of wickedness. abstain from every form of evil. Abstain from all appearance of evil. Hold yourselves aloof from every form of evil. Abstain from every form of evil. from all appearance of evil abstain ye; Jump to Previous Abstain Aloof Appearance Avoid Evil Form Hold Kind Wickedness YourselvesJump to Next Abstain Aloof Appearance Avoid Evil Form Hold Kind Wickedness YourselvesExternal Links 1 Thessalonians 5:22 NIV1 Thessalonians 5:22 NLT 1 Thessalonians 5:22 ESV 1 Thessalonians 5:22 NASB 1 Thessalonians 5:22 ASV 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Bible Apps 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Biblia Paralela 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Chinese Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:22 French Bible 1 Thessalonians 5:22 German Bible Alphabetical: abstain Avoid every evil form from kind of NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from every form of evil (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |