1 Thessalonians 5:21
but prove all things; and hold fast to the beautiful;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22abstain from every evil sight.
Cross References
Mark 7:14And calling the crowd to Him again, He said to them, Hear all ye, 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 →