Hebrews 5:14

English Standard Version 2016

But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:21

but test everything; hold fast what is good.

Ephesians 1:18

having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

1 Corinthians 2:6

Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away.

Isaiah 7:15

He shall eat curds and honey when he knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good.

Ephesians 4:13

until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ,

Philippians 3:15

Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you.

1 Kings 3:9

Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”

Romans 14:1

As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions.

Genesis 3:5

For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”

2 Samuel 14:17

And your servant thought, ‘The word of my lord the king will set me at rest,’ for my lord the king is like the angel of God to discern good and evil. The Lord your God be with you!”

Matthew 5:48

You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Psalm 119:103

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

Job 12:11

Does not the ear test words as the palate tastes food?

1 Kings 3:11

And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

Job 34:3

for the ear tests words as the palate tastes food.

Job 6:30

Is there any injustice on my tongue? Cannot my palate discern the cause of calamity?

James 3:2

For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body.

Song of Solomon 2:3

As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.

Song of Solomon 1:3

your anointing oils are fragrant; your name is oil poured out; therefore virgins love you.

1 Timothy 4:7

Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness;

Hebrews 6:1

Therefore let us leave the elementary doctrine of Christ and go on to maturity, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God,