1Th 5:16 | JFB | e4.org | 16, 17. In order to "rejoice evermore," we must "pray without ceasing" ( ). He who is wont to thank God for all things as happening for the best, will have continuous joy [THEOPHYLACT ]. , "Rejoice in the Lord . . . by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving"; , " in the Holy Ghost "; , "in hope "; , " in being counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ's name "; , in falling " into divers temptations. "

‏ 1 Thessalonians 5:16

16, 17. In order to "rejoice evermore," we must "pray without ceasing" (1Th 5:17). He who is wont to thank God for all things as happening for the best, will have continuous joy [THEOPHYLACT]. Eph 6:18; Php 4:4, 6, "Rejoice in the Lord . . . by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving"; Ro 14:17, "in the Holy Ghost"; Ro 12:12, "in hope"; Ac 5:41, "in being counted worthy to suffer shame for Christ's name"; Jas 1:2, in falling "into divers temptations."