Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Treasury of Scripture Prove. Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves... Mark 7:14-16 And when he had called all the people to him, he said to them, Listen to me every one of you, and understand... Luke 12:57 Yes, and why even of yourselves judge you not what is right? Acts 17:11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind... Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good... 1 Corinthians 2:11,14,15 For what man knows the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knows no man... 1 Corinthians 14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God. Ephesians 5:10 Proving what is acceptable to the Lord. Philippians 1:10 That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without offense till the day of Christ. *marg: 1 John 4:1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God... Revelation 2:2 I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and how you can not bear them which are evil... hold. Deuteronomy 11:6-9 And what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up... Deuteronomy 32:46,47 And he said to them, Set your hearts to all the words which I testify among you this day... Proverbs 3:1,21-24 My son, forget not my law; but let your heart keep my commandments... Proverbs 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life. Proverbs 6:21-23 Bind them continually on your heart, and tie them about your neck... Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Songs 3:4 It was but a little that I passed from them, but I found him whom my soul loves: I held him, and would not let him go... John 8:31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If you continue in my word, then are you my disciples indeed; John 15:4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can you... Acts 11:23 Who, when he came, and had seen the grace of God, was glad, and exhorted them all... Acts 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith... Romans 12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be you steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord... Philippians 3:16 Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure... 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Therefore, brothers, stand fast, and hold the traditions which you have been taught, whether by word, or our letter. 2 Timothy 1:15 This you know, that all they which are in Asia be turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes. 2 Timothy 3:6 For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, 2 Timothy 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to his works: Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Revelation 2:25 But that which you have already hold fast till I come. Revelation 3:3,11 Remember therefore how you have received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore you shall not watch...
Context Christian Living
12And we beseech you, brothers, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; 13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. 14Now we exhort you, brothers, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice ever more. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19Quench not the Spirit. 20Despise not prophesyings. 21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. 22Abstain from all appearance of evil. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
prove all things; hold fast that which is good;
Douay-Rheims Bible
But prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Darby Bible Translation
but prove all things, hold fast the right;
King James Bible
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
Young's Literal Translation
all things prove; that which is good hold fast;
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