1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice evermore. Not in a carnal, but in a spiritual way, with joy in the Holy Ghost; and which arises from a view of pardon by the blood of Christ, of justification by his righteousness, and…

Rejoice evermore - See the notes on Phi 3:1; Phi 4:4.

Rejoice evermore - Be always happy; the religion of Christ was intended to remove misery. He that has God for his portion may constantly exult. Four MSS. of good note add εν τῳ Κυριῳ, in the Lord:…

Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we may…

Rejoice evermore alway (R. V.) same as in ch. 1Th 1:2. 1Th 2:16, &c. This seems a strange injunction for men afflicted like the Thessalonians (see ch. 1Th 1:6, 1Th 2:14; 1Th 3:2-4; 2Th 1:4). But the…