1 Thessalonians 5:21
but examine all things. Hold firm the good.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6and what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben, how the earth opened its mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the midst of al
Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my law, but let thy heart keep my commandments.
Proverbs 4:13Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and do not sell it, [yea], wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20[Seek] to the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Mark 7:14And having summoned all the people, he said to them, Hear me all 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 →