1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus to you-ward.

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World English Bible (WEB)

Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

always rejoice ye; continually pray ye; in every thing give thanks, for this <FI>is<Fi> the will of God in Christ Jesus in regard to you.

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

Always rejoice. Pray without ceasing. In all things give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you all.

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Darby Translation (DBY)

rejoice always; pray unceasingly; in everything give thanks, for this is [the] will of God in Christ Jesus towards you;

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

Reioyce euermore. Pray continually. In all thinges giue thankes: for this is the will of God in Christ Iesus toward you.

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