1 Thessalonians 5:16

Rejoice evermore.

King James Version

World English Bible (WEB)

Rejoice always.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Rejoice always;

What this verse means

One of the Bible's shortest verses and one of its hardest commands — joy as a practice kept on purpose, not a mood waited for.

Lord, teach me joy that does not wait for perfect circumstances. Let me rejoice today, on purpose.

14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

16Rejoice evermore.

17Pray without ceasing.

18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.”

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”