1 Thessalonians 5:21 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

²¹ but test everything; hold fast to what is good;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²¹ Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²¹ But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast.

American Standard Version (1901)

²¹ prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Common English Bible

²¹ but examine everything carefully and hang on to what is good.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²¹ But test all things. Hold on to whatever is good.

1 Thessalonians 5:21 Cross References

1 John 4:1

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

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Ephesians 5:10

Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

Acts 17:11

These Jews were more receptive than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the message very eagerly and examined the scriptures every day to see whether these things were so.

Luke 12:57

“And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good;

Revelation 3:3

Remember, then, what you received and heard; obey it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.

Philippians 3:16

Only let us hold fast to what we have attained.

1 Corinthians 15:58

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

Philippians 1:10

to help you to determine what really matters, so that in the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless,

John 8:31

Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples,

Revelation 2:25

only hold fast to what you have until I come.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brothers and sisters, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by our letter.

Acts 14:22

There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”

John 15:4

Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.

Isaiah 8:20

for teaching and for instruction?” surely those who speak like this will have no dawn!

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one takes away your crown.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Revelation 2:2

“I know your works, your toil and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate evildoers; you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not and have found them to be false.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will pay him back for his deeds.

2 Timothy 1:15

You are aware that all who are in Asia have turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what human knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God.

Acts 11:23

When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion,

Song of Solomon 3:4

Scarcely had I passed them, when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go until I brought him into my mother’s house and into the chamber of her that conceived me.

Proverbs 4:13

Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.

2 Timothy 3:6

For among them are those who make their way into households and captivate immature women, overwhelmed by their sins and swayed by all kinds of desires,

Galatians 6:10

So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all and especially for those of the family of faith.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

abstain from every form of evil.