1 Thessalonians 5:21
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
World English Bible
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22Abstain from every form of evil.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6and what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben—how the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households, their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the middle of all Israel;
Proverbs 3:1My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 4:13Take firm hold of instruction. Don’t let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 23:23Buy the truth, and don’t sell it. Get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.
Isaiah 8:20Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Mark 7:14He called all the multitude to himself and said to them, “Hear me, all of you, 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 →