1 Thessalonians 5:20

“Despise not prophesyings.”

"Despise not prophesyings." - 1 Thessalonians 5:20
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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:20 mean?

The verse 1 Thessalonians 5:20 from the King James Version (KJV) states, "Despise not prophesyings." This short yet powerful verse is found within the New Testament and holds a significant meaning within the context of the Thessalonian church and the broader Christian faith. To…

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Embracing Prophetic Voices: A Call to Discernment and Reverence

As we journey through life filled with uncertainty and myriad choices, the voice of God often speaks through those He has called to deliver messages of hope, warning, and guidance. The apostle Paul, in his first letter to the Thessalonians, reminds us of the importance of these…

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A Prayer for Reverence and Discernment in Prophecy

Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and holiness. In Your presence, we are reminded of the greatness of Your glory and the depth of Your love. As we open our hearts to You, we reflect on the words of 1 Thessalonians 5:20 from…

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1 Thessalonians 5:20 - "Despise not prophesyings."
1 Thessalonians 2:20 - "For ye are our glory and joy."
1 Thessalonians 5:19 - "Quench not the Spirit."
1 Thessalonians 5:16 - "Rejoice evermore."
1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing."
1 Thessalonians 5:25 - "Brethren, pray for us."
"Rejoice evermore." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16
1 Thessalonians 5:22 - "Abstain from all appearance of evil."
1 Thessalonians 5:5 - "Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness."
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17
1 Thessalonians 5:26 - "Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss."
"Brethren, pray for us." - 1 Thessalonians 5:25
1 Thessalonians 5:7 - "For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night."
"Quench not the Spirit." - 1 Thessalonians 5:19
1 Thessalonians 4:5 - "Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:"
1 Thessalonians 5:28 - "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."
1 Thessalonians 5:1 - "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you."
1 Thessalonians 5:21 - "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good."
1 Thessalonians 5:24 - "Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it."
"For ye are our glory and joy." - 1 Thessalonians 2:20
1 Thessalonians 5:4 - "But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief."
1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night."
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you."
1 Thessalonians 5:6 - "Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober."
1 Thessalonians 5:27 - "I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren."
"Abstain from all appearance of evil." - 1 Thessalonians 5:22
1 Thessalonians 5:13 - "And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves."
1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 - "Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."