Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

Romans 12:9

Let love be genuine. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Ephesians 5:10

and try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Matthew 7:15-20

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

Mark 7:14-15

And he called all the people to him again, and said to them, "Hear me, everyone, and understand:

John 8:31

Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue 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 arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts;

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying, "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 renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit which is in him? Even so no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:14-15

But the natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 14:28-29

But if there is no interpreter, he must keep silent in the church; and let him speak to himself and to God.

1 Corinthians 15:58

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

Philippians 1:10

so that you may approve what is excellent, and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ;

Philippians 3:16

Only let us live up to what we have already attained.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught, whether by word of mouth or by letter from us.

2 Timothy 1:15

You are aware of the fact 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 make their way into households and capture weak women, weighed down with sins and swayed by various impulses,

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will repay him for 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. I know that you cannot bear evil men, but you have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and have found them to be false;

Revelation 2:25

only hold fast what you have until I come.

Revelation 3:3

Remember therefore what you have received and heard; keep it, and repent. But if you will not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come upon you.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.