1 Thessalonians 5:21
but test everything; hold fast what is good.
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.
Luke 12:57
"And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right?
Acts 17:11
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.
Romans 12:9
Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.
Ephesians 5:10
and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.
Deuteronomy 11:6-9
and what he did to Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, son of Reuben, how the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up, with their households, their tents, and every living thing that followed them, in the midst of all Israel.
Deuteronomy 32:46-47
he said to them, "Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law.
Proverbs 3:1
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
Proverbs 3:21-24
My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Proverbs 4:13
Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Proverbs 6:21-23
Bind them on your heart always; tie them around your neck.
Proverbs 23:23
Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Song of Songs 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 had brought him into my mother's house, and into the chamber of her who conceived me.
Isaiah 8:20
To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.
Matthew 7:15-20
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
Mark 7:14-15
And he called the people to him again and said to them, "Hear me, all of you, and understand:
John 8:31
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,
John 15:4
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
Acts 11:23
When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose,
Acts 14:22
strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
Romans 12:2
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
1 Corinthians 2:11
For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 2:14-15
The natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
1 Corinthians 14:28-29
But if there is no one to interpret, let each of them keep silent in church and speak to himself and to God.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Philippians 1:10
so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,
Philippians 3:16
Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
2 Thessalonians 2:15
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.
2 Timothy 1:15
You are aware that all who are in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
2 Timothy 3:6
For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions,
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him according to his deeds.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
Revelation 2:2
"'I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false.
Revelation 2:25
Only hold fast what you have until I come.
Revelation 3:3
Remember, then, what you received and heard. Keep it, and repent. If you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.