1 Thessalonians 5:16

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

You should be joyful at all times.

Cross References

Matthew 5:12

Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless, do not rejoice over the [evil] spirits submitting to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven [i.e., in the book of life. See Rev. 3:5; Heb. 12:23].”

John 6:34

Then they said to Him, “Sir, [please] give us this bread all the time.”

Romans 12:12

Be joyful as you hope [i.e., for future blessings]. Persevere in spite of the troubles you experience. Continue steadfastly in prayer.

2 Corinthians 6:10

sad and yet always joyous; poor and yet making many people [spiritually] rich; destitute and yet possessing everything.

Philippians 4:4

Rejoice in [fellowship with] the Lord all the time. I will say it again: Rejoice!