1 Thessalonians 5:21

Final Exhortations And Benediction

²⁰ Do not despise prophecies, ²¹ but examine all [things]; hold fast to [what is] good. ²² Abstain from every form of evil.

All Things

Cling to What is Good

Test All Things

What is Good

Hold Fast To What Is Good

Prove All Things

Test Everything

That Which Is Good

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits [to determine] if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Luke 12:57

And why do you not also judge for yourselves [what is] right?

Acts 17:11

Now these were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica. {They} accepted the message with all eagerness, examining the scriptures every day [to see] if these [things] were so.

Romans 12:9

Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what [is] evil; be attached to what [is] good,

Ephesians 5:10

trying to learn what is well-pleasing to the Lord.

Deuteronomy 11:6-9

and what he did to Dathan and to Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben, how the earth opened its mouth wide and swallowed them, their households and their tents, and all [of] the living creatures that [were] in their possession [and that were] {following along with them} in the midst of all [of] Israel.

Deuteronomy 32:46-47

then he said to them, "{Take to heart all the words} that I [am] admonishing [against] you {today} [concerning] which you should instruct them [with respect to] your children {so that they will observe diligently} all the words of this law,

Proverbs 3:1

My child, do not forget my instruction, and may your heart guard my commands.

Proverbs 3:21-24

My child, may they not escape from your {sight}; may you keep sound wisdom and prudence.

Proverbs 4:13

Seize the instruction! Do not let go! Guard her, for she is your life.

Proverbs 6:21-23

Bind them on your heart continually; tie them upon your neck.

Proverbs 23:23

Buy truth and do not sell [it], wisdom and instruction and understanding.

Song of Songs 3:4

{Scarcely had I passed} by them when I found him whom my {heart} loves. I held him and I would not let him go until I brought him to the house of my mother, into the bedroom chamber of she who conceived me.

Isaiah 8:20

for teaching and for testimony?" {surely they [who] speak like this have no dawn}.

Matthew 7:15-20

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

Mark 7:14-15

And summoning the crowd again, he said to them, "Listen to me, all [of you], and understand:

John 8:31

Then Jesus said to those Jews who had believed him, "If you continue in my word you are truly my disciples,

John 15:4

Remain in me, and I in you. Just as the branch is not able to bear fruit from itself unless it remains in the vine, so neither [can] you, unless you remain in me.

Acts 11:23

who, [when he] arrived and saw the grace of God, rejoiced and encouraged [them] all to remain true to the Lord with {devoted hearts},

Acts 14:22

strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging [them] to continue in the faith and [saying], "Through many persecutions it is necessary [for] us to enter into the kingdom of God."

Romans 12:2

And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, so that you may approve what [is] the good and well-pleasing and perfect will of God.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For who among men knows the things of a man, except the spirit of the man that [is] in him? Thus also no one knows the things 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 is not able to understand [them], because they are spiritually discerned.

1 Corinthians 14:28-29

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

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, my dear brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, [because you] know that your labor is not [in] vain in the Lord.

Philippians 1:10

so that you may approve what is superior, in order that you may be sincere and blameless in the day of Christ,

Philippians 3:16

Only to what we have attained, to the same hold on.

Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers, whatever [things] are true, whatever [things are] honorable, whatever [things are] right, whatever [things are] pure, whatever [things are] pleasing, whatever [things are] commendable, if [there is] any excellence of character and if anything praiseworthy, think about these [things].

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So then, brothers, stand firm and hold fast to the traditions which you were taught, whether by [spoken] word or by letter from us.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know this, that all those in Asia turned away from me, among whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 3:6

For from these are those who slip into houses and captivate foolish women loaded down with sins, led by various kinds of desires,

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the metalworker did me much harm; may the Lord pay back to him according to his deeds,

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold fast to the confession of [our] hope without wavering, for the one who promised [is] faithful.

Revelation 2:2

'I know your works, and your labor and patient endurance, and that you are not able to tolerate evil, and you put to the test those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you found them [to be] false.

Revelation 2:25

Nevertheless, hold fast to what you have until I come.

Revelation 3:3

Therefore remember how you have received and heard, and observe [it], and repent. If therefore you are not on the alert, I will come like a thief, and you will never know [at] what hour I will come against you.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly! Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take away your crown.