1 Thessalonians 5:21
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
20Do not treat prophecies with contempt,
22Abstain from every form of evil.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.
Proverbs 3:1My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Proverbs 4:13Hold on to instruction; do not let go. Guard it, for it is your life.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth and never sell it— in wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Mark 7:14Once again Jesus called the crowd to Him and said, “All of you, listen to Me 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 →