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1 Thessalonians 5

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Christian Living · 1 Thessalonians 5:12–22
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Translations

Modern
Do not extinguish the Spirit.
Traditional
Quench not the Spirit.
Literal
Do not quench the Spirit.
Latin
Spiritum nolite extinguere.

Original

Greek
English
Do not extinguish the Spirit.

Notes

1 Thessalonians 5:19

Do not extinguish the Spirit: Paul commands the Thessalonian Christians to keep the Spirit's presence active among them by allowing prophecy in the church (Matthew 3:11; Acts 2:3; 2 Timothy 1:6; Jeremiah 20:9; 1 John 4:1–2).

1 Thessalonians 4:1–5:22

The second part of the letter discusses Timothy's news about the church and the questions the Christians had for Paul.

Paul addresses:

  • the problem of sexual immorality (4:3–8) before responding to the Thessalonians’ questions about love for other Christians (4:9–12),

  • the fate of Christians who have died (4:13–18), and

  • the timing of "the Day of the Lord" (5:1–11).

Paul offers advice on topics such as leadership and community relations, the relationship with the Lord, and prophecy (5:12–22).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Gift of Prophecy

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law First Letter to the Thessalonians

Topics

Being Neutral Commandments: Precepts of Paul--Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Exhibited in Quenching Him Offenses Against the Holy Spirit: Exhortations Against Religion: True