What are your thoughts about these scriptures to seem to profess God's will for Christian believers? The verse for God's will is shown in verse 18. Hope you are able to make it through and understand truly what is being said and presented here to you. May God give the increase to you by and through your faith and trust in God and the Lord Christ Jesus.
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1 Thessalonians 5:
12But we ask you (Paul) (1 Thess. 1:1), brothers (Those who are at Thessalonia (1 Thess 1:1-10), to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction (Speaking about those who elders in the church, in that time period: Paul is encouraging to listen to those who are working among you to help you in your faith, and trust in God, and finding the truth in the Gospel of Christ).
13In love (In love - Strong's Greek: 26. ἀγάπη (agapé) -- love, goodwill love), hold them in highest regard because of their work. (hold them in respect ~ as they are helping you in your faith ~ Also ~ If possible) Live in peace with one another. (By the spirit and with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26)
14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish (gently warn by the spirit) the unruly, encourage the fainthearted (encourage those weak in faith), help the weak (help the weak in strength), and be patient with everyone (be patient with everyone).
15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil (If someone commits and malicious action against you, trying to slander you, (if in real danger call police get help!), trying to say you did something when you did not do whatever it was a person is saying) ~ Pray for them, do not repay them back. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. (Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people).
16Rejoice at all times. (Lean on the Lord always) Strong's Greek: 5463. χαίρω (chairó) -- to rejoice, be glad
17Pray without ceasing. (Pray without ceasing) Strong's Greek: 89. ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptós) -- incessantly
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (Give thanks in every circumstance) Strong's Greek: 3956. πᾶς (pas) -- all, every: (For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus) Strong's Greek: 2307. θέλημα (theléma) -- will
19Do not extinguish the Spirit. (Continue in faith; growing in knowledge of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and walking by the spirit)
20Do not treat prophecies with contempt, (encouragement to the Thessalonians : to not give up on the promises of God that were coming, including the return of the Lord Jesus Christ ~ the promises of Eternal Life ~ Holy spirit ~ communication with God through prayer)~ Resurrection from the dead Strong's Greek: 4394. προφητεία (prophéteia) -- prophecy Strong's Greek: 1848. ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneó) -- to despise, treat with contempt
21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. Test all things ~ by the spirit/ by and with the word of God ~ Hold fast to what is good.
22Abstain from every form of evil.
Abstain from every form of maliciousness ~ bad evil. Strong's Greek: 4190. πονηρός (ponéros) -- toilsome, bad
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1 Thessalonians 5:
12But we ask you (Paul) (1 Thess. 1:1), brothers (Those who are at Thessalonia (1 Thess 1:1-10), to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who preside over you in the Lord and give you instruction (Speaking about those who elders in the church, in that time period: Paul is encouraging to listen to those who are working among you to help you in your faith, and trust in God, and finding the truth in the Gospel of Christ).
13In love (In love - Strong's Greek: 26. ἀγάπη (agapé) -- love, goodwill love), hold them in highest regard because of their work. (hold them in respect ~ as they are helping you in your faith ~ Also ~ If possible) Live in peace with one another. (By the spirit and with God all things are possible (Matthew 19:26)
14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish (gently warn by the spirit) the unruly, encourage the fainthearted (encourage those weak in faith), help the weak (help the weak in strength), and be patient with everyone (be patient with everyone).
15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil (If someone commits and malicious action against you, trying to slander you, (if in real danger call police get help!), trying to say you did something when you did not do whatever it was a person is saying) ~ Pray for them, do not repay them back. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. (Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people).
16Rejoice at all times. (Lean on the Lord always) Strong's Greek: 5463. χαίρω (chairó) -- to rejoice, be glad
17Pray without ceasing. (Pray without ceasing) Strong's Greek: 89. ἀδιαλείπτως (adialeiptós) -- incessantly
18Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (Give thanks in every circumstance) Strong's Greek: 3956. πᾶς (pas) -- all, every: (For this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus) Strong's Greek: 2307. θέλημα (theléma) -- will
19Do not extinguish the Spirit. (Continue in faith; growing in knowledge of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, and walking by the spirit)
20Do not treat prophecies with contempt, (encouragement to the Thessalonians : to not give up on the promises of God that were coming, including the return of the Lord Jesus Christ ~ the promises of Eternal Life ~ Holy spirit ~ communication with God through prayer)~ Resurrection from the dead Strong's Greek: 4394. προφητεία (prophéteia) -- prophecy Strong's Greek: 1848. ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneó) -- to despise, treat with contempt
21but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. Test all things ~ by the spirit/ by and with the word of God ~ Hold fast to what is good.
22Abstain from every form of evil.
Abstain from every form of maliciousness ~ bad evil. Strong's Greek: 4190. πονηρός (ponéros) -- toilsome, bad
