Parallel Verses

Goodspeed New Testament

but test them all, retaining what is good

New American Standard Bible

But examine everything carefully; hold fast to that which is good;

King James Version

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Holman Bible

but test all things.
Hold on to what is good.

International Standard Version

Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.

A Conservative Version

but examine all things. Hold firm the good.

American Standard Version

prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Amplified

But test all things carefully [so you can recognize what is good]. Hold firmly to that which is good.

An Understandable Version

Put everything [i.e., speakers and their messages] to the test, [then] hold onto what is good.

Anderson New Testament

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Bible in Basic English

Let all things be tested; keep to what is good;

Common New Testament

But test everything; hold fast to what is good.

Daniel Mace New Testament

bring every thing to the test: if it be proof, abide by that:

Darby Translation

but prove all things, hold fast the right;

Godbey New Testament

but prove all things; and hold fast to the beautiful;

John Wesley New Testament

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Julia Smith Translation

Try all things; hold the good.

King James 2000

Test all things; hold fast that which is good.

Lexham Expanded Bible

but examine all [things]; hold fast to [what is] good.

Modern King James verseion

Prove all things, hold fast to the good.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Examine all things, and keep that which is good.

Moffatt New Testament

but test them all, retaining what is good

Montgomery New Testament

But try all, holding fast to the good.

NET Bible

But examine all things; hold fast to what is good.

New Heart English Bible

but test all things; hold firmly that which is good.

Noyes New Testament

but prove all things; hold fast that which is good;

Sawyer New Testament

Prove all things, hold fast the good;

The Emphasized Bible

But, all things, put to the proof - what is comely, hold ye fast:

Thomas Haweis New Testament

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Twentieth Century New Testament

Bring everything to the test; cling to what is good;

Webster

Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Weymouth New Testament

but test all such, and retain hold of the good.

Williams New Testament

but continue to prove all things until you can approve them, and then hold on to what is good.

World English Bible

Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.

Worrell New Testament

but prove all things, hold fast that which is good.

Worsley New Testament

yet try all things, and hold fast that which is good.

Youngs Literal Translation

all things prove; that which is good hold fast;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
δοκιμάζω 
Dokimazo 
Usage: 20

πᾶς 
Pas 
Usage: 704

κατέχω 
Katecho 
Usage: 16

Devotionals

Devotionals about 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Images 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Prayers for 1 Thessalonians 5:21

Context Readings

Final Exhortations And Benediction

20 Do not disregard the utterances it inspires, 21 but test them all, retaining what is good 22 and avoiding every kind of evil.

Cross References

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every inspired utterance, but test the utterances to see whether they come from God, for many false prophets have come out into the world.

Luke 12:57

Why do you not decide what is right yourselves?

Acts 17:11

The Jews there were more high-minded than those at Thessalonica, and received the message with great eagerness and studied the Scriptures every day, to find out whether it was true.

Romans 12:9

Your love must be genuine. You must hate what is wrong, and hold to what is right.

Ephesians 5:10

you must make sure what pleases the Lord.

Matthew 7:15-20

"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you disguised as sheep but are ravenous wolves underneath.

Mark 7:14-15

He called the people to him again and said to them, "Listen to me, all of you, and understand this.

John 8:31

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide by what I teach, you are really disciples of mine,

John 15:4

You must remain united to me and I will remain united to you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains united to the vine, you cannot unless you remain united to me.

Acts 11:23

When he reached there and saw the favor God had shown them, he was delighted, and encouraged them all to be resolute and steadfast in their devotion to the Lord,

Acts 14:22

reassuring the disciples and encouraging them to stand by the faith and reminding them that we have to undergo many hardships to get into the Kingdom of God.

Romans 12:2

You must not adopt the customs of this world but by your new attitude of mind be transformed so that you can find out what God's will is??hat is good, pleasing, and perfect.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what human being can understand a man's thoughts except the man's own spirit within him? Just so no one understands the thoughts of God but the spirit of God.

1 Corinthians 2:14-15

A material man will not accept what the Spirit of God offers. It seems mere folly to him, and he cannot understand it, because it takes spiritual insight to see its true value.

1 Corinthians 14:28-29

But if there is no one to explain it, have him keep quiet in church, and talk to himself and to God.

Philippians 1:10

so that you may have a sense of what is vital, and may be men of transparent character and blameless life, in preparation for the Day of Christ,

Philippians 3:16

Only we must live up to what we have already attained.

Philippians 4:8

Now, brothers, let your minds dwell on what is true, what is worthy, what is right, what is pure, what is amiable, what is kindly??n everything that is excellent or praiseworthy.

2 Thessalonians 2:15

So stand firm, brothers, and hold fast to the instructions you have received from us, whether by letter or by word of mouth.

2 Timothy 1:15

You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.

2 Timothy 3:6

They are the kind of men who make their way into people's houses and make captives of poor, weak women, loaded down with their sins and under the control of all sorts of impulses,

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander, the metal-worker, did me a great deal of harm. The Lord will repay him for what he did.

Hebrews 10:23

Let us hold unwaveringly to the hope that we profess, for he who has given us his promise may be trusted.

Revelation 2:2

I know what you have done; your hard work and your endurance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, and that you have tested those who claimed to be apostles when they were not, and have found them to be impostors.

Revelation 2:25

but keep hold of what you have, until I come.

Revelation 3:3

So remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I am coming upon you.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. Keep hold of what you have, so that no one may deprive you of your crown.

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