KJV ORIGINAL
Rejoice evermore.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Always be joyful.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is telling believers to maintain a spirit of joy at all times, no matter what circumstances they face.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Thessalonians around 50 AD to encourage a young church in Macedonia that was facing persecution for their faith in Christ. In chapter 5, Paul delivers a series of rapid, practical instructions for holy living, including this call to rejoice always, as the believers awaited the imminent return of Jesus. This exhortation was given in a Roman cultural context where early Christians often endured social and economic hardships.
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