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An Attitude, Not an Action
Scholars clarify that this command is not about non-stop, verbal prayer, which would be impossible. Instead, it means cultivating a constant attitude of dependence on God. This involves both regular, scheduled prayer and frequent, spontaneous, mental prayers throughout the day.
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1 Thessalonians
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Thessalonians 5:17
18th Century
Theologian
Pray without ceasing. (See Barnes on Romans 12:12.)
The direction here may be fairly construed as meaning:
that we …
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Thessalonians 5:17
19th Century
Bishop
Error: Completed but no modernized text found in DB
Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Thessalonians 5:14–26
19th Century
Preacher
Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none re…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Intimately related to constant joy is incessant prayer—the only way to cultivate a joyful attitude in times of trial. Uninterrupted communication w…
John Gill
On 1 Thessalonians 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
Pray without ceasing .
] Not that saints should be always on their knees, or ever lifting up their hands, and vocall…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Thessalonians 5:16–22
17th Century
Minister
We are to rejoice in creature-comforts as if we did not rejoice, and we must not expect to live many years and rejoice in them all; but if we rejoi…