'Prove' in the Bible

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.

so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world,

For this reason, when I could no longer endure the suspense, I sent someone to find out about your faith [how you were holding up under pressure], for fear that somehow the tempter had tempted you and our work [among you] would prove to be ineffective.

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

And they must also be tested first; if they prove blameless, then they can serve as deacons.

But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let these learn first to show piety towards their own homes and to prove their gratitude to their parents; for this is well pleasing in the sight of God.

"And even if *our* faith fails, He remains true--He cannot prove false to Himself."

not stealing [things, regardless of value], but proving themselves trustworthy, so that in every respect they will adorn and do credit to the teaching of God our Savior.

in which tempt Me did your fathers, they did prove Me, and saw My works forty years;

so that by these two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to prove false, we who have taken refuge in him might be encouraged to seize the hope set before us.

But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

What good does it do, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save him, can it?

In the same way, faith by itself, if it does not prove itself with actions, is dead.

Nay, some one will say, "You have faith, I have actions: prove to me your faith apart from corresponding actions and I will prove mine to you by my actions.

Which of you is a wise and well-instructed man? Let him prove it by a right life with conduct guided by a wisely teachable spirit.

Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good?

Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial among you, which cometh upon you to prove you, as though a strange thing happened unto you:

Beloved, every spirit believe not, but prove the spirits, if of God they are, because many false prophets have gone forth to the world;