1 Thessalonians 5:20 nasb — do not despise prophetic utterances.

NASB

"do not despise prophetic utterances."

— 1 Thessalonians 5:20, NASB

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1 Thessalonians 5:20 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Despise not prophesyings.”
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ASV
“despise not prophesyings; ”
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WEB
“Don't despise prophesies.”
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NET
“Do not treat prophecies with contempt.”
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DRB
“Despise not prophecies.”
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BBE
“Do not make little of the words of the prophets;”
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KJVA
“Despise not prophesyings.”
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1 Thessalonians 5 — Context

pray without ceasing;

in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

Do not quench the Spirit;

do not despise prophetic utterances.

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

abstain from every form of evil.

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Thessalonians 5:20 say?

1 Thessalonians 5:20 in the NASB reads: “do not despise prophetic utterances.”

Where is 1 Thessalonians 5:20 in the Bible?

1 Thessalonians 5:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verse 20.

Who wrote 1 Thessalonians?

1 Thessalonians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 50–51.

What is the book of 1 Thessalonians about?

One of Paul's earliest letters — encouragement to a baby church doing well under persecution. He commends their faith, instructs them on sexual purity and brotherly love, and answers their questions about believers who have died before Christ's return.

What are the major themes of 1 Thessalonians?

1 Thessalonians explores themes including Hope of Christ's Return, Sanctification, Brotherly Love, Encouragement. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Thessalonians 5:20.

What translation should I read 1 Thessalonians 5:20 in?

1 Thessalonians 5:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Thessalonians 5:20?

1 Thessalonians 5:20 reads (NASB): “do not despise prophetic utterances.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Thessalonians 5:20 nasb — do not despise prophetic utterances.

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