1 Thessalonians 5:21

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

but test everything; hold fast to what is good;

Cross References

Proverbs 23:23

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

Proverbs 3:1

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

Proverbs 4:13

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

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.

Isaiah 8:20

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

Luke 12:57

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

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.

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,

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,

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.”

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.

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.

Romans 12:9

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

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.

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.

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.

Ephesians 5:10

Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 1:10

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

Philippians 3:16

Only let us hold fast to what we have attained.

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.

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.

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.

2 Timothy 1:15

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

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,

2 Timothy 4:14

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

Hebrews 10:23

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

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.

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.

Revelation 2:25

only hold fast to what you have until I come.

Revelation 3:11

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

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.