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

Then you must recall the Lord's instructions and the prophetic testimony of what would happen. Certainly they say such things because their minds are spiritually darkened.

"Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves.

Then he called the crowd again and said to them, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand.

"And why don't you judge for yourselves what is right?

These Jews were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they eagerly received the message, examining the scriptures carefully every day to see if these things were so.

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God -- what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

For who among men knows the things of a man except the man's spirit within him? So too, no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God.

But if there is no interpreter, he should be silent in the church. Let him speak to himself and to God.

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

so that you can decide what is best, and thus be sincere and blameless for the day of Christ,

I know your works as well as your labor and steadfast endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have even put to the test those who refer to themselves as apostles (but are not), and have discovered that they are false.

General references

I am speaking to thoughtful people. Consider what I say.