1 Thessalonians 5:21
Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
20do not make light of preaching.
Cross References
Mark 7:14Then Jesus called the people to him again, and said, “Listen to me, all of you, and mark my words.
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 →