1 Thessalonians 5:21

The Text-Critical English New Testament

but test everything; hold fast to what is good.

Cross References

Luke 12:57

“Why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?

John 15:4

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

John 8:31

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

Acts 11:23

When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and began exhorting all the believers to remain true to the Lord with resolute hearts.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and telling them that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Acts 17:11

Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica, and they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

Romans 12:2

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

Romans 12:9

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way, no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

Galatians 6:10

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

Ephesians 5:10

Carefully determine what is pleasing to the Lord.

Philippians 1:10

so that you may approve what is excellent in order to be pure and blameless in the day of Christ,

Philippians 3:16

Nevertheless, let us live up to the same standard that we have already attained; let us adopt the same mindset.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if anything is virtuous or praiseworthy, think about such things.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Thessalonians 5:22

Avoid every form of evil.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the teachings that were passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by a letter from us.

2 Timothy 1:15

Yoʋ know that everyone in Asia has turned away from me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 3:6

Among them are those who worm their way into houses and captivate vulnerable women who are overwhelmed with sins and swayed by various evil desires.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm. May the Lord repay him according to his works.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast to 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 if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Revelation 2:2

I know yoʋr works, yoʋr labor, and yoʋr endurance. I know that yoʋ cannot tolerate those who are evil, and that yoʋ have tested those who declare themselves 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 quickly. Hold fast to what yoʋ have so that no one will take yoʋr crown.

Revelation 3:3

So remember what yoʋ have received and heard; obey it and repent. If yoʋ do not wake up, I will come upon yoʋ like a thief, and yoʋ will certainly not know at what hour I will come upon yoʋ.