1 Thessalonians 5:16 (BSB)

Rejoice at all times.

From 1 Thessalonians 5. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16

• John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on 1 Thessalonians 5:16: 16 Rejoice always. I refer this to moderation of spirit, when the mind keeps itself in calmness under adversity, and does not give indulgence to grief. I accordingly connect together these three things — to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing, and to give thanks to God in all things.
• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22: Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we may observe how they are connected together, and have a dependence upon one another. 1. Rejoice evermore, Th1 5:16.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on 1 Thessalonians 5:16: Rejoice evermore. Not in a carnal, but in a spiritual way, with joy in the Holy Ghost; and which arises from a view of pardon by the blood of Christ, of justification by his righteousness, and atonement by his sacrifice; not in themselves, as the wicked man rejoices in his wickedness, and the hypocrite and formalist in his profession of religion, and the reputation he...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on 1 Thessalonians 5:16: In order to "rejoice evermore," we must "pray without ceasing" (Th1 5:17). He who is wont to thank God for all things as happening for the best, will have continuous joy [THEOPHYLACT]. Eph 6:18; Phi 4:4, Phi 4:6, "Rejoice in the Lord . . .