1 Thessalonians 5:16

Plain English Version

And we want you to do these things too. – Always be happy. –

Cross References

Matthew 5:12

You see, if they do these bad things to you now, God will give you lots of good things later, in heaven. So you can be really happy, no matter what they do. Remember the stories from a long time ago, about the men that told everyone God’s message. Some people did bad things to those men too.”

John 6:34

The people said, “Sir, give us that bread all the time.”

Romans 12:12

We know that everything will be really good after God fixes everything up, so think about that and you will be really happy. But if people give you trouble now, don’t give up, but stay strong for God. And keep on talking to God about everything.

Philippians 4:4

Now I’m talking to all of you Christians. You belong to our leader, Jesus, so always be happy. This is important, so I’m saying it again, “Be happy.”