1 Thessalonians 5:21

Modern English Version

Examine all things. Firmly hold onto what is good.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 3:1

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

Proverbs 4:13

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

Song of Solomon 3:4

I had just left them when I found him whom my soul loves. I held him and would not let him go until I brought him to my mother’s house, and into the room of her who conceived me.

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony; if they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Luke 12:57

“Why even among yourselves do you not judge what is right?

John 15:4

Remain in Me, as I also remain in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, neither can you, unless you remain in Me.

John 8:31

Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you remain in My word, then you are truly My disciples.

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and exhorted them all to remain with the Lord with a loyal heart.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the minds of the disciples and exhorting them to continue in the faith, to go through many afflictions and thus enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 17:11

These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with all eagerness, daily examining the Scriptures, to find out if these things were so.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and complete will of God.

Romans 12:9

Let love be without hypocrisy. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what man knows the things of a man, except the spirit of man which is in him? Likewise, no one knows the things of God, except the Spirit of God.

Galatians 6:10

Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who are of the household of faith.

Ephesians 5:10

proving what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 1:10

that you may approve things that are excellent so that you may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, according to what we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Abstain from all appearances of evil.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

Therefore, brothers, stand firm and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word or by our letter.

2 Timothy 1:15

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

2 Timothy 3:6

Those of this nature creep into houses and captivate weak women who are burdened with sins and led away with various desires,

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil. May the Lord reward him according to his works.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us firmly hold the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful.

1 John 4:1

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

Revelation 2:2

I know your works, your labor and your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles, but are not, and have found them to be liars.

Revelation 2:25

But hold firmly what you have until I come.

Revelation 3:11

“Look, I am coming quickly. Hold firmly what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 3:3

Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.