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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Abstain from all appearance of evil. Of doctrinal evil. Not only open error and heresy are to be avoided, but what has…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Despise not prophesyings - On the subject of prophesyings in the early Christian church, see the notes on 1Co 14:1 ff1…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Despise not prophesyings - Do not suppose that ye have no need of continual instruction; without it ye cannot preserve…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 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…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19211 Thessalonians 5:19-20
Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings The R. V. properly reduces to a semi-colon the full stop between these…
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