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style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Always be joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Rejoice always;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Rejoice always;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Rejoice always;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always <i>and</i> delight in your faith;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Always be joyful <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Rejoice alway;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Always be joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Be joyful always, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Always be joyful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_thessalonians/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Always rejoice,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be always joyful.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_thessalonians/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Always rejoice. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />always rejoice;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> always rejoice ye;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Always rejoice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Rejoice always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_thessalonians/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rejoice always,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Be joyful always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Rejoice at all times.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice always;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice evermore;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice evermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />be always chearful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be always joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Rejoice always:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />Be always joyful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/sgDUoqNjFio?start=734" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Christian Living</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: chairete (V-PMA-2P) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">Rejoice</a> <a href="/greek/3842.htm" title="3842: Pantote (Adv) -- Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.">at all times.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">17</span>Pray without ceasing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></span><br />Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-12.htm">Romans 12:12</a></span><br />Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/32-11.htm">Psalm 32:11</a></span><br />Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, O righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2</a></span><br />Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">Psalm 33:1</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, O righteous ones; it is fitting for the upright to praise Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-17.htm">Habakkuk 3:17-18</a></span><br />Though the fig tree does not bud and no fruit is on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though the sheep are cut off from the fold and no cattle are in the stalls, / yet I will exult in the LORD; I will rejoice in the God of my salvation!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-22.htm">John 16:22</a></span><br />So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-12.htm">Psalm 97:12</a></span><br />Rejoice in the LORD, you righteous ones, and praise His holy name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-8.htm">1 Peter 1:8</a></span><br />Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/100-1.htm">Psalm 100:1-2</a></span><br />A Psalm of thanksgiving. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. / Serve the LORD with gladness; come into His presence with joyful songs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a></span><br />I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-20.htm">Luke 10:20</a></span><br />Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-3.htm">Psalm 68:3</a></span><br />But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a></span><br />But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Rejoice ever more.</p><p class="hdg">Rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a></b></br> As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and <i>yet</i> possessing all things.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a></b></br> Rejoice in the Lord alway: <i>and</i> again I say, Rejoice.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Matthew 5:12</a></b></br> Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great <i>is</i> your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">Always</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-31.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-9.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Always</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-28.htm">Evermore</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-4.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Joyful</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-23.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-16.htm">Times</a><div class="vheading2">1 Thessalonians 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">He proceeds in the description of Christ's coming to judgment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">and gives various instructions;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-23.htm">and so concludes the epistle.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_thessalonians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_thessalonians/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Rejoice</b><br>The call to rejoice is a recurring theme in the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of joy in the Christian life. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit (<a href="/galatians/5-22.htm">Galatians 5:22</a>) and is deeply rooted in the believer's relationship with God. This joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is a profound sense of well-being and contentment that comes from knowing Christ. The Apostle Paul, who wrote this letter, often spoke of joy even amidst suffering (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>), highlighting that true joy is found in the Lord.<p><b>at all times.</b><br>This phrase underscores the constancy of Christian joy. The Thessalonian church faced persecution and trials (<a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a>), yet Paul encourages them to maintain their joy regardless of their situation. This reflects the biblical principle that joy is not circumstantial but is a steadfast assurance in God's sovereignty and goodness. The call to rejoice always is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a> and <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2</a>, which encourage believers to find joy even in trials, knowing that such experiences produce perseverance and maturity in faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a></b><br>- The apostle who authored the letter to the Thessalonians, providing guidance and encouragement to the early Christian community.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonica.htm">Thessalonica</a></b><br>- A city in Macedonia where the church was established by Paul during his second missionary journey. It was a significant urban center in the Roman Empire.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/thessalonian_church.htm">Thessalonian Church</a></b><br>- The recipients of Paul's letter, a group of early Christians facing persecution and challenges in maintaining their faith.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/silas_and_timothy.htm">Silas and Timothy</a></b><br>- Companions of Paul who were involved in the establishment and nurturing of the Thessalonian church.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/persecution.htm">Persecution</a></b><br>- The context in which the Thessalonian believers were living, facing opposition for their faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_command_to_rejoice.htm">The Command to Rejoice</a></b><br>Rejoicing is not merely an emotion but a command from God, indicating that it is a choice and an act of obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_all_circumstances.htm">Joy in All Circumstances</a></b><br>The Greek word for "rejoice" (chair?) implies a continuous action, suggesting that joy should be a constant state regardless of external situations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_as_a_witness.htm">Joy as a Witness</a></b><br>A joyful spirit amidst trials serves as a powerful testimony to the world of the hope and peace found in Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_source_of_joy.htm">The Source of Joy</a></b><br>True joy is rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ and the assurance of salvation, not in temporary circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultivating_joy.htm">Cultivating Joy</a></b><br>Engage in spiritual disciplines such as prayer, worship, and reading Scripture to cultivate a heart of joy.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_thessalonians_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Thessalonians 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'give_thanks'_mean.htm">What does "Give Thanks in Everything" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_pray_if_belief_brings_good_things.htm">Why do you have to pray for things, can you just believe that good things will happen to you? My life turned out great, I did not pray for things.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'raise_him_up'.htm">How can I engage in a guided Christian prayer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_51_10.htm">Should we consider everything a source of joy?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">Rejoice evermore.</span>--The remaining commands are more simply spiritual, and hardly form part of the same paragraph as <a href="/context/1_thessalonians/5-12.htm" title="And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;">1Thessalonians 5:12-15</a>, which related to discipline; though from <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-19.htm" title="Quench not the Spirit.">1Thessalonians 5:19</a> <span class= "ital">et seq.</span> we see that St. Paul was still addressing the Church in its corporate capacity, not only the individual members. The Christian who remains in sadness and depression really breaks a commandment: in some direction or other he mistrusts God--His power, providence, forgiveness. The command is specially good for a persecuted Church like that of Thessalonica (<a href="/context/matthew/5-10.htm" title="Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.">Matthew 5:10-12</a>).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_thessalonians/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Rejoice evermore</span>; or, <span class="accented">rejoice always</span> (R.V.). Joy is that feeling of delight which arises from the possession of present good, or from the anticipation of future happiness; and in both respects the believer has abundant reason for constant joy. He possesses the blessedness of forgiveness and the sure prospect of eternal life, and he has the consciousness that all things work together for good to them that love God (<a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>). God wishes his people to be happy, and does not suffer them to be indifferent to their own peace. He commands them to rejoice, yea, to rejoice evermore. "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, Rejoice" (<a href="/philippians/4-4.htm">Philippians 4:4</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Rejoice</span><br /><span class="grk">χαίρετε</span> <span class="translit">(chairete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at all times.</span><br /><span class="grk">Πάντοτε</span> <span class="translit">(Pantote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3842.htm">Strong's 3842: </a> </span><span class="str2">Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-16.htm">NT Letters: 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always (1 Thess. 1 Thes. 1Th iTh i Th)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Thessalonians 5:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Thessalonians 5:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>