Abstain from all appearance of evil. Treasury of Scripture 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That you may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that you may have lack of nothing. Exodus 23:7 Keep you far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay you not: for I will not justify the wicked. Isaiah 33:15 He that walks righteously, and speaks uprightly; he that despises the gain of oppressions, that shakes his hands from holding of bribes... Matthew 17:26,27 Peter said to him, Of strangers. Jesus said to him, Then are the children free... Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 1 Corinthians 8:13 Why, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world stands, lest I make my brother to offend. 1 Corinthians 10:31-33 Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God... 2 Corinthians 6:3 Giving no offense in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed: 2 Corinthians 8:20,21 Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this abundance which is administered by us... Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure... Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Context Christian Living
12And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14Now we exhort you, brothers, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice ever more. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise not prophesyings. 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
abstain from every form of evil.
Douay-Rheims Bible
From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
Darby Bible Translation
hold aloof from every form of wickedness.
King James Bible
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Young's Literal Translation
from all appearance of evil abstain ye;
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