1 Thessalonians 5:21
make sure to check everything. Hold on to whatever is good;
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
20don't look down on prophecy,
22keep away from every kind of evil.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6You saw what he did, right there among you, to Dothan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab of the tribe of Reuben, when the earth split open and swallowed them down—their families, their tents, and all their animals.
Proverbs 3:1My son, don't forget my instructions. Always keep my commands in mind.
Proverbs 4:13Hold on to these instructions—don't let them go. Protect them, for they are life's foundation.
Proverbs 23:23Invest in truth—and don't sell it! Invest in wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20Go and examine God's law and his instructions! If what they say doesn't correspond with God's word, there will be no dawn for them.
Mark 7:14Jesus called the crowd to him again and told them, “Please, everyone 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 →