1 Thessalonians 5:21 “but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.”

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

World English Bible

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

American Standard Version

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Geneva Bible 1599

Try all things, and keepe that which is good.

Darby Translation

but prove all things, hold fast the right;

Young's Literal Translation

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

Bible in Basic English

Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;

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Cross references

“Prove”

1 John 4:1 Romans 12:2 Ephesians 5:10 Luke 12:57 Acts 17:11 Matthew 7:15–20

1 John 4:1 · BSB

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Romans 12:2 · BSB

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Ephesians 5:10 · BSB

Test and prove what pleases the Lord.

Luke 12:57 · BSB

And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?

Acts 17:11 · BSB

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

Matthew 7:15–20 · BSB

Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

“hold”

Romans 12:9 Philippians 4:8 Revelation 3:3 1 Corinthians 15:58 Philippians 3:16 John 15:4

Romans 12:9 · BSB

Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Revelation 3:3 · BSB

Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.

1 Corinthians 15:58 · BSB

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

Philippians 3:16 · BSB

Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.

John 15:4 · BSB

Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

20Do not treat prophecies with contempt,

22Abstain from every form of evil.

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