1 Thessalonians 5:21
But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22From all appearance of evil refrain yourselves.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6And to Dathan and Abiron the sons of Eliab, who was the son of Ruben: whom the earth, opening her mouth swallowed up with their households and tents, and all their substance, which they had in the midst of Israel.
Proverbs 3:1My son, forget not my law, and let thy heart keep my commandments.
Proverbs 4:13Take hold on instruction, leave it not: keep it, because it is thy life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy truth, and do not sell wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20To the law rather, and to the testimony. And if they speak not according to this word, they shall not have the morning light.
Mark 7:14And calling again the multitude unto him, he said to them: Hear ye me all, 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 →