1 Thessalonians 5:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Prove

General references

1 Corinthians 10:15

Bible References

Prove

"Look out for false prophets, who come to you under the guise of sheep, but inside they are devouring wolves.

Again He called the people to Him and said, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand.

Why do you not of yourselves decide what is right?

The Jews there were better disposed than those in Thessalonica, for they welcomed the message with all eagerness and carried on a daily study of the Scriptures to see if Paul's message was true.

Stop living in accordance with the customs of this world, but by the new ideals that mold your minds continue to transform yourselves, so as to find and follow God's will; that is, what is good, well-pleasing to Him, and perfect.

For what man can understand his own inner thoughts except by his own spirit within him? Just so no one but the Spirit of God can understand the thoughts of God.

But if there is no one to explain it, let him keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and God alone.

you must approve what is pleasing to the Lord.

so that you may always approve the better things, and be men of transparent character and blameless life,

"I know what you have done; your hard work and patient endurance; that you cannot tolerate wicked persons; that you have tested those who claimed to be apostles although they were not, and have found them to be imposters,

General references

I am speaking to sensible men; decide for yourselves about what I say.