1 Thessalonians 516

1 Thessalonians 5:16 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, often interpreted as a call to maintain a joyful and hopeful spirit regardless of circumstances. The verse reads, "Rejoice always" (King James Version), which is a concise exhortation to continual joy. In the original Greek, the phrase is "πάντοτε χαίρετε" (pantote chairēte), where "pantote" means "always" and "chairēte" means "rejoice" or "be joyful." A translation to Hebrew might be "תִּשְׂמְחוּ תָּמִיד" (tisməḥu tamid), though this is an approximation as the concept is directly translated from Greek. The verse is part of a broader passage in 1 Thessalonians 5 that encourages believers to live in a manner pleasing to God, emphasizing prayer, gratitude, and spiritual vigilance. The context suggests that this joy is not dependent on external circumstances but is rooted in faith and the expectation of Christ's return. The verse is often cited in Christian teachings on maintaining a positive and hopeful outlook in life.