1 Thessalonians 5:22

In 9 translations

BSB

Abstain from every form of evil.

KJV

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

WEB

Abstain from every form of evil.

ASV

abstain from every form of evil.

LSV

abstain from all appearance of evil;

YLT

from all appearance of evil abstain ye;

DBY

hold aloof from every form of wickedness.

DRC

From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.

GNV

Absteine from all appearance of euill.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε.

RP2018

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε.

TR-Boyd

ἀπὸ παντὸς εἴδους πονηροῦ ἀπέχεσθε.

SCR1894

απο παντος ειδους πονηρου απεχεσθε

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 6:3We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no one can discredit our ministry.
• Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.
• 2 Corinthians 8:20–21We hope to avoid any criticism of the way we administer this generous gift. For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.
• 1 Corinthians 10:31–33So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God. Do not become a stumbling block, whether to Jews or Greeks or the church of God— as I also try to please everyone in all I do. For I am not…
• Romans 12:17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
• Exodus 23:7Stay far away from a false accusation. Do not kill the innocent or the just, for I will not acquit the guilty.
• 1 Corinthians 8:13Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again, so that I will not cause him to stumble.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
• Jude 1:23save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
• Isaiah 33:15He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
• Matthew 17:26–27“From others,” Peter answered. “Then the sons are exempt,” Jesus declared. “But so that we may not offend them, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take the first fish you catch. When you open its mouth, you will find a…

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