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1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul addresses the Thessalonian believers, placing this command between the exhortations to rejoice constantly and give thanks in every circumstance. The words — The Greek terms ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptōs) and προσεύχεσθε (proseuchesthe) literally mean "unceasingly" and "do pray," forming a continuous imperative. The thread — This instruction aligns with the persistent prayer of Romans 12:12, the devoted watchfulness of Colossians 4:2, and the Spirit-led petitions of Ephesians 6:18. Why it lands — The text issues a direct command for uninterrupted prayer, structurally distinct from the surrounding mandates to rejoice and give thanks.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Pray without ceasing.
Cross-references
- Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.
- Colossians 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
- Ephesians 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.
- Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray at all times and not lose heart:
- Luke 21:36 So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.”
- 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.