1 Thessalonians 5:21
prove all things; hold fast [to] that which is good;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
20do not despise prophesyings;
22abstain from all appearance of evil;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6and that which He has done to Dathan and to Abiram, sons of Eliab, sons of Reuben, when the earth has opened her mouth and swallows them, and their houses, and their tents, and all that lives which is at their feet, in the midst of all Israel—
Proverbs 3:1My son! Do not forget my law, || And let your heart keep my commands,
Proverbs 4:13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, || Keep her, for she [is] your life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy truth, and do not sell, || Wisdom, and instruction, and understanding,
Isaiah 8:20To the Law and to the testimony! If not, let them say after this manner, “That there is no dawn to it.”
Mark 7:14And having called near all the multitude, He said to them, “Listen to Me, you 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 →