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1 Thessalonians 5:16

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Rejoice evermore.
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  1. Romans 12:12Rank 1 from verse 16
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    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

  2. Philippians 4:4Rank 2 from verse 16
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    4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

  3. Matthew 5:12Rank 3 from verse 16
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    12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

  4. 2 Corinthians 6:10Rank 4 from verse 16
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    10As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.

  5. Luke 10:20Rank 5 from verse 16
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    20Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16

COMBINED MEANING

rejoice

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1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.

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COMBINED MEANING

evermore

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For all time to come; always, perpetually, or for ever from the stated point onward.

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5:12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;

5:13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.

5:15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

5:16Rejoice evermore.

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5:17Pray without ceasing.

5:18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

5:19Quench not the Spirit.

5:20Despise not prophesyings.

5:21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

5:22Abstain from all appearance of evil.

5:23And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5:24Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it.

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