1 THESSALONIANS 5:19 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
“Quench not the Spirit.”
Do not quench the Spirit — the imperative guards against suppressing (sbennymi) the Spirit's work and gifts within the community. To quench is to extinguish the fire of God's presence and power; it is a profound danger.
Church Fathers on 1 Thessalonians 5:19
A thick mist, a darkness and cloud is spread over all the earth. And, showing this, the Apostle said, “For we were once darkness.” Ephesians 5:8 And again, “You, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.” Since therefore there is, so to speak, a moonless night, and we walk in that night, God has given us a bright lamp, having kindled in our souls the grace of the Holy Spirit. But some who have received this light have rendered it more bright…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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