1 Thessalonians 5:21
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
King James Version
In Context
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the midst of all Israel:
Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
Proverbs 4:13Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Mark 7:14And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand:
Matthew Henry on 1 Thessalonians 5:17-23
Various Short Exhortations. ( a. d. 51.) 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. Here we have divers short exhortations, that will not burden our memories, but will be of great use to direct the motions of our hearts and lives; for the duties are of great importance, and we… Read the whole commentary →