1 Thessalonians 5:21
Explore every thing, and hold fast the good:
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22and fly from every thing evil.
Cross References
Mark 7:14And Jesus called all the multitude, and 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 →