Abstain
567 {0567} Primeἀπέχομαιapechomai{ap-ekh'-om-ahee}
Middle voice (reflexive) of G0568; to hold oneself off, that is, refrain.
z5732 <5732> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774) Voice - Middle (See G5785) Mood - Imperative (See G5794) Count - 41
from
575 {0575} Primeἀπόapo{ap-o'}
A primary particle; ' off', that is, away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literally or figuratively).
all
3956 {3956} Primeπᾶςpas{pas}
Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
appearance
1491 {1491} Primeεἶδοςeidos{i'-dos}
From G1492; a view, that is, form (literally or figuratively).
of evil.
4190 {4190} Primeπονηρόςponeros{pon-ay-ros'}
From a derivative of G4192; hurtful, that is, evil (properly in effect or influence, and thus differing from G2556, which refers rather to essential character, as well as from G4550, which indicates degeneracy from original virtue); figuratively calamitous; also (passively) ill, that is, diseased; but especially (morally) culpable, that is, derelict, vicious, facinorous; neuter (singular) mischief, malice, or (plural) guilt; masculine (singular) the devil, or (plural) sinners. |
1 Thessalonians 5:22
_ _ Tittmann supports English Version, “from every evil appearance” or “semblance.” The context, however, does not refer to evil appearances IN OURSELVES which we ought to abstain from, but to holding ourselves aloof from every evil appearance IN OTHERS; as for instance, in the pretenders to spirit-inspired prophesyings. In many cases the Christian should not abstain from what has the semblance (“appearance”) of evil, though really good. Jesus healed on the sabbath, and ate with publicans and sinners, acts which wore the appearance of evil, but which were not to be abstained from on that account, being really good. I agree with Tittmann rather than with Bengel, whom Alford follows. The context favors this sense: However specious be the form or outward appearance of such would-be prophets and their prophesyings, hold yourselves aloof from every such form when it is evil, literally, “Hold yourselves aloof from every evil appearance” or “form.” |
1 Thessalonians 5:22
And be equally zealous and careful to abstain from all appearance of evil — Observe, those who "heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears," under pretence of proving all things, have no countenance or excuse from this scripture. |
1 Thessalonians 5:22
(13) Abstain from all (h) appearance of evil.
(13) A general conclusion, that we waiting for the coming of Christ, do give ourselves to pureness in mind, will, and body, through the grace and strength of the Spirit of God.
(h) Whatever has but the very show of evil, abstain from it. |
1 Thessalonians 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and [ that] ye may have lack of nothing.
Exodus 23:7 Keep thee far from a false matter; and the innocent and righteous slay thou not: for I will not justify the wicked.
Isaiah 33:15 He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Matthew 17:26- 27 Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. ... Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee.
Romans 12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
1 Corinthians 8:13 Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
1 Corinthians 10:31- 33 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. ... Even as I please all [ men] in all [ things], not seeking mine own profit, but the [ profit] of many, that they may be saved.
2 Corinthians 6:3 Giving no offence 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: ... Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [ are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [ there be] any virtue, and if [ there be] any praise, think on these things.
Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling [ them] out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
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