1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

[16] Rejoice evermore. [17] Pray without ceasing. [18] In every thing give thanks: for is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning [19] Quench not the Spirit. [20] Despise not prophesyings. [21] Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. [22] from all appearance of evil. [23] And the very God of peace sanctify wholly; and whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming Lord Jesus Christ. [24] Faithful is he that calleth who also will do

What is the context of 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24?

Paul’s Final Greetings (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 false)
Final Greeting (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 false)
Blessing and Admonition (1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 false)
Paul’s Final Advice (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 false)
Paul Gives Final Instructions to the Church (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 false)
Various Exhortations (1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 false)
Christian Conduct (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 true)
Final Exhortations and Benediction (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 true)
Exhortations and Blessings (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 true)
Final Instructions and Benediction (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 true)
Final Instructions (1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 true)

What does 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The preceding exhortations led Paul naturally to focus on other individual responsibilities to enable his readers to perceive their personal Christian duty clearly (cf. Galatians 6). However all these things are the duties of Christians corporately (the church assembled) as well as individually.