1 Thessalonians 5:21
all things prove; that which is good hold fast;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
In Context
22from all appearance of evil abstain ye;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 11:6and that which He hath done to Dathan, and to Abiram, sons of Eliab, sons of Reuben, when the earth hath opened her mouth and swalloweth them, and their houses, and their tents, and all that liveth, which is at their feet, in the midst of all Israel:
Proverbs 3:1My son! my law forget not, And my commands let thy heart keep,
Proverbs 4:13Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she [is] thy life.
Proverbs 23:23Truth buy, and sell not, 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, 'Hearken to me, ye 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 →