1 Thessalonians 5:16
1 Thessalonians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks.”— 1 Thessalonians 5:16
What Does 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Mean?
1 Thessalonians 5:16 is found in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 16 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Joy, Prayer, and Gratitude.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 37:4“Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”Psalms 118:24“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Philippians 4:6“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”Romans 15:13“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”Psalms 139:14“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”Psalms 103:1“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”Psalms 51:10“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”Psalms 40:1“I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”Proverbs 31:25“Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.”Jeremiah 33:3“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”Matthew 7:7“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.”Matthew 18:20“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”Ephesians 3:20“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.”Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”Hebrews 11:6“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”James 1:2“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Lamentations 3:22“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”Luke 1:37“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
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