1 Thessalonians 5:16 (KJV) speaks to joy, praise, and gratitude — words set in 1 Thessalonians, Paul's letter of encouragement and hope. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalms 118:24“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6
Common questions
What does 1 Thessalonians 5:16 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 reads: "Rejoice evermore." The verse speaks to joy, praise, and gratitude. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Thessalonians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Rejoice evermore." is 1 Thessalonians 5:16 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Thessalonians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Thessalonians 5:16?
Verses that sit beside 1 Thessalonians 5:16 include Psalms 118:24, Psalms 9:2, and Psalms 68:3. Reading them alongside 1 Thessalonians 5:16 deepens the theme of joy.
How can I pray with 1 Thessalonians 5:16?
Read 1 Thessalonians 5:16 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.